Is McDonald's's Terms of Service safe?

Top concerning points

1. 1.

   This service holds onto content that you've deleted

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   High

   Content may remain in backup servers and be retained after deletion, and thus never be completely deleted. This case doesn't apply to contributions that can't be removed due to the nature of the service.

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2. 2.

   Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication

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   High

   The service tracks the user count or some actions of the user; this is usually used for statistics. For example, emails sent by a service can contain a pixel tag, which is a small, clear image that can tell them whether or not you have opened an email and what your IP address is.

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   Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world

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   High

   Your data is stored all over the world, including in countries where data protection rules may differ from the ones of the service's jurisdiction or those of your country jurisdiction.

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4. 4.

   Your personal data is given to third parties

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   High

   Your personal data is or may be given to third parties essential to the service’s operation. This could be an external spam detection service for an internet forum.

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5. 5.

   You waive your right to a class action.

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   High

   The right to be represented in a class action (or representative action) exists in the US and some European countries. It allows people who have been similarly injured by the same accused to take legal action by a single lawsuit instead of individually. Some Terms of Service try to limit that right. By agreeing to them, you could waive (= renounce to) your right to a class action, which might reduce your chances to be successful in a case.

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   This service tracks which web page referred you to it

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   High

   The service logs the URL of the last web page you visited before and/or after visiting the Site and may use that information to gather more data about you.

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   The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.

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   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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   The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

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   High

   If the service gets acquired or is involved in a merger, bankruptcy, reorganisation or sale, your personal data may be transferred or sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is McDonald's's ToS;DR privacy grade?

ToS;DR rates McDonald's as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.

Is McDonald's'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 McDonald's's terms?

This service holds onto content that you've deleted — Content may remain in backup servers and be retained after deletion, and thus never be completely deleted. This case doesn't apply to contributions that can't be removed due to the nature of the service. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).

Where can I read McDonald's's official terms?

ToS;DR tracks "Terms and Conditions" at https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/terms-and-conditions.html. Always prefer the official document over summaries.