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    E

    ToS;DR Grade E · Very serious concerns

    Updated July 10, 2023

    According to ToS;DR, Washington Post is rated Grade E. Approved analysis includes 21 concerning points. ToS;DR marks this service as comprehensively reviewed. Top issues: Extra data may be collected about you through promotions; Information is gathered about you through third parties; Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes.

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    Official documentTerms Of Service
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    Top concerning points

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      Extra data may be collected about you through promotions

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      High

      Additional personal data may be collected through contests, surveys, promotions, petitions or sweepstakes.

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    2. 2.

      Information is gathered about you through third parties

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      High

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

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    3. 3.

      Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes

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

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      Your profile is combined across various products

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      High

      When using multiple services from one same company, they can combine these (unrelated) information sources about you to build up a single richer user profile about you.

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      Your personal information is used for many different purposes

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      High

      Personal Data can be processed for many reasons, including non essential processing such as for advertising, marketing and analytics purposes.

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      This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates

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      High

      Unless the service relies on Geo Location, this case is to be assigned to points that don't need your GPS coordinates to function properly.

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      Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction

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      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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    8. 8.

      This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation

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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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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Washington Post's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates Washington Post as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is Washington Post'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 Washington Post's terms?
    Extra data may be collected about you through promotions — Additional personal data may be collected through contests, surveys, promotions, petitions or sweepstakes. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read Washington Post's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms Of Service" at https://www.washingtonpost.com/terms-of-service/2011/11/18/gIQAldiYiN_story.html. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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