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Nintendo's privacy policy includes several notable concerns for users. Information collected by third parties through Nintendo services may not have the same security protections as information provided directly to Nintendo, and Nintendo explicitly states it is not responsible for the security of such third-party collected data (risk_flags-1). Exercising privacy rights to update, correct, or delete information might lead to a change or loss of service functionality (risk_flags-2). Furthermore, Nintendo may share user information during corporate transactions, such as sales or mergers (data_use-1), and certain shared information can become publicly visible to other users, partners, or the general public (data_use-2). The policy also states that no security can be guaranteed as impenetrable despite efforts.
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Risk Flags
2 findings
Critical issues that need immediate attention due to their potential for significant harm or legal implications for the user.
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Information collected by third parties may not have the same security protections
Information collected by third parties may not have the same security protections as information submitted to Nintendo, and Nintendo is not responsible for protecting the security of such information.
Why it matters: Users' information, when collected by third parties through Nintendo services, might lack the security safeguards provided by Nintendo, potentially exposing it to risks for which Nintendo disclaims responsibility.
Please note that information collected by third parties may not have the same security protections as information you submit to us, and we are not responsible for protecting the security of such information.
Information retention and information security, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Functionality and features may change or become unavailable if you exercise your rights
If you exercise your rights and choices, some functionality and features of Nintendo's services may change or no longer be available to you.
Why it matters: Exercising privacy rights, such as requesting access, correction, or deletion of information, could lead to a degraded or unavailable service experience.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights and choices, however some of the functionality and features of our services may change, or no longer be available to you.
How your information is shared, paragraph 15 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
2 findings
Practices related to the collection, processing, and sharing of user data, including for advertising, analytics, and third-party transfers.
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Sharing of information during corporate transactions
Nintendo may share your information as part of a substantial corporate transaction, such as a sale or transfer of company assets, a merger, consolidation, or as otherwise legally permitted.
Why it matters: Your personal information could be transferred to another entity if Nintendo undergoes a major corporate change like a sale, merger, or asset transfer, potentially subjecting your data to new management and policies.
We may share your information as part of a substantial corporate transaction, such as a sale or transfer of company assets, a merger, consolidation, or as otherwise legally permitted.
How your information is shared, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
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Information shared with other users and the public
When using services that allow sharing, information and content, including nickname, user icon, online status, country of residence, age range, console type, and gameplay information, may be visible to Nintendo, its partners, other users, and potentially the public.
Why it matters: Information and content you share through certain services, along with your online identifiers and gameplay details, may become publicly visible or accessible to a broad audience, including other users and Nintendo's partners.
When you choose to use these services, the information or content that you share, your nickname, your user icon, your online status, your country of residence, your reported age range, the type of gaming console you are using, and your gameplay information may be visible to Nintendo and its trusted business partners, other Nintendo users, and in some cases, the public. Please keep in mind, when you use these services, that the information and content that you choose to share may be read, collected, or used by others or the public. You are fully responsible for the information and content that you choose to share in these instances.
How your information is shared, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation & Renewal
Not clearly stated
Terms related to subscription cancellations, service renewals, and associated billing practices.
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Not clearly stated
No cited billing terms — wording is unclear
The policy does not clearly state specific terms regarding cancellation procedures or automatic renewal processes.
Gotchas
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Potentially surprising or obscure clauses that could negatively impact users.
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Protections
2 findings
User-benefiting clauses and company commitments to protect user rights and data.
Protection95% confidence
User controls for updating, correcting, or deleting information
Nintendo provides controls and choices that allow users to update, correct, or delete information they have provided or that Nintendo has collected through service use.
Why it helps: This helps users maintain control over their personal data by allowing them to modify or remove information they have shared, supporting data accuracy and privacy.
These controls and choices include the ability to update, correct or delete information that you have provided to us or information that we have collected through your use of our services.
How your information is shared, paragraph 15 · Citation strength: strong
Protection95% confidence
Parents can review, modify, or delete child's information
Parents or legal guardians can review, modify, or delete their child's information, or withdraw consent, by contacting Nintendo.
Why it helps: This provides parents with essential control over their child's data, allowing them to manage and protect their child's privacy effectively.
Parents or guardians may review, modify, or delete your child's information, or withdraw consent, by contacting us using the contact information provided at the end of this privacy policy, and may view the list of third-party games and applications, identified by name, that have been authorized to receive your child’s account information and may manage which third-party games and applications can continue to access and use the child's Nintendo Account information through your Nintendo Account profile settings.
Information about children, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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