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Privacy policy

iHeartRadio

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Policy typePrivacy policy
Concern findings3
Protections1
Source supportStrong

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The iHeartRadio privacy policy includes a mandatory class action waiver, which means users agree to forego their right to participate in class action lawsuits (risk_flags-1). The service also shares user activity data with advertising and analytics vendors and other third parties (data_use-1). Users will continue to receive advertisements even if they opt out of targeted advertising, though these ads may be less relevant (data_use-2).

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Risk Flags

Critical issues that may result in loss of rights, recourse, property, or privacy. These findings are high-severity and can be difficult to reverse.

Not clearly stated: The document mentions a class action waiver but does not explicitly state its implications for user rights or ability to seek redress.
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Mandatory Class Action Waiver

By continuing to use the site, users agree to the Terms of Use, which includes a class action waiver.

Class-action waiver

Why it matters: Users agree to a class action waiver, which limits their ability to participate in or initiate class action lawsuits.

By continuing to use the site, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.iheart.com/content/terms-of-use/ "Terms of Use") including our class action waiver

[Video 8](https://www.iheart.com/content/privacy-policy/), paragraph 12 · Citation strength: strong

Data Use

Practices related to the collection, processing, and sharing of user data. This section highlights how your personal information is handled.

Not clearly stated: The document mentions that some uses of cookies may be considered a 'Sale,' 'Sharing,' or 'Targeted Advertising' under applicable laws, but it does not specify which laws apply or provide concrete examples of such uses beyond general categories. It also states that preferences may not carry over across different iHeart websites and may be lost if cookies are cleared, without detailing the technical reasons or the frequency with which users might encounter these issues.
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Data Sharing for Advertising and Analytics

Information about your activity on the site is shared with advertising and analytics vendors and other third parties.

Why it matters: Your online activity data may be shared with various third parties for advertising and analytics purposes, potentially leading to more targeted ads and data exposure.

We share information about your activity on our site with advertising and analytics vendors and other third parties.

[Video 8](https://www.iheart.com/content/privacy-policy/), paragraph 12 · Citation strength: strong

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Continued Advertisements After Opt-Out

If you opt out of sales, sharing, and targeted advertising, you will still receive advertisements, but they may not be as relevant.

Why it matters: Even if you opt out of targeted advertising, you will still see ads, which might be less tailored to your interests.

If you opt out, you will continue to receive advertisements, but they may not be as relevant to you.

Allow Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong

Cancellation and Renewal

Terms and conditions related to service cancellation, subscription renewals, and associated billing practices.

Not clearly stated: This document does not contain information about cancellation or renewal policies. The text covers general website usage, privacy, and cookie preferences, but it does not address subscription terms, how to cancel a service, or automatic renewal processes. Therefore, no findings can be extracted for this section.

Gotchas

Less obvious clauses that could be unfavorable or unexpected for users. These often include limitations of liability, disclaimers, or other restrictive terms.

Not clearly stated: The provided text does not contain specific 'gotchas' such as limitations of liability, disclaimers, or unexpected restrictive terms beyond the class action waiver and data sharing practices already noted in other sections. Therefore, no additional findings can be extracted for this section.

Protections

Commitments and features that benefit users, enhancing their privacy, control, or recourse.

Not clearly stated: The document implies a level of control over privacy choices through links like 'Your Privacy Choices' and 'iheart.com/privacycontrols' for exercising other privacy rights (e.g., correct, delete, access information), but the direct text for these specific rights is not detailed within the provided clauses. The Global Privacy Control (GPC) recognition is mentioned as a way to effectuate an opt-out, but its specific implementation and guarantee of effectiveness are not fully elaborated in the provided excerpts.
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Opt-Out of Data Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising

Users can opt out of 'Sales,' 'Sharing,' and 'Targeted Advertising' via a toggle in the Privacy Preference Center.

Why it helps: This allows users to control how their personal information is used for certain marketing and sharing practices, potentially reducing unwanted targeted advertisements and enhancing privacy.

You may opt out of Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising by sliding the below toggle to the left (so it is grey rather than blue) and clicking “Confirm My Choices.”

Privacy Preference Center, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong

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