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    E

    ToS;DR Grade E · Very serious concerns

    Updated July 10, 2023

    According to ToS;DR, Flatmates is rated Grade E. Approved analysis includes 2 blockers and 11 concerning points. ToS;DR marks this service as comprehensively reviewed. Top issues: Private messages can be read; You waive your moral rights; You are tracked via web beacons and tracking pixels.

    Blockers

    2

    Bad

    11

    Good

    4

    Official documentTerms and Conditions
    Full analysisView on ToS;DR

    Top concerning points

    1. 1.

      Private messages can be read

      blocker
      High

      The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data.

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    2. 2.

      You waive your moral rights

      blocker
      High

      Moral rights are rights to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, as well as directors of films. "The moral rights include the right of attribution, the right to have a work published anonymously or pseudonymously, and the right to the integrity of the work. The preserving of the integrity of the work allows the author to object to alteration, distortion, or mutilation of the work that is "prejudicial to the author's honor or reputation". Anything else that may detract from the artist's relationship with the work even after it leaves the artist's possession or ownership may bring these moral rights into play. Moral rights are distinct from any economic rights tied to copyrights. Even if an artist has assigned his or her copyright rights to a work to a third party, he or she still maintains the moral rights to the work." -Wikipedia In general, any terms that use the exact words "moral rights" as rights that are waived will fall under this Case.

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    3. 3.

      You are tracked via web beacons and tracking pixels

      bad
      High

      Tracking technologies (such as web beacons, tracking pixels...) are employed on users and/or the service assigns a unique ID to a browser or device to track its behaviour.

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    4. 4.

      Information is gathered about you through third parties

      bad
      High

      This Service may employ, either identifiable or non-identifiable, data collection from third party sources about you.

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    5. 5.

      The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (New South Wales, Australia)

      bad
      High

      The Terms are governed by the applicable laws of a jurisdiction known for weak data regulations and poor user privacy protection. Usually contributors will need to explain in the Analysis view of each point linked to this Case the reason why it shall be applied.

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    6. 6.

      Per the service's terms, you may not express negative opinions about them

      bad
      High

      Criticising, questioning, making objections or complaints about the Service, its staff or anything related to it is prohibited and constitutes a breach of the Terms.

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    7. 7.

      Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising

      bad
      High

      Your Personal Information is traded and shared with advertising companies to target ads on you, either on the website you were visiting or in third party websites. Your interaction with the service and data you have shared with them may be gathered to create an advertising ID or profile.

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    8. 8.

      Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes

      bad
      High

      The service may use your personal data for marketing, such as sending you personalised offerings.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Flatmates's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates Flatmates as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is Flatmates's Terms of Service safe?
    ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.
    What is a top concern in Flatmates's terms?
    Private messages can be read — The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read Flatmates's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms and Conditions" at https://flatmates.com.au/info/terms?search_source=footer. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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