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Subaru's privacy policy indicates that consenting to SMS messages means agreeing to receive autodialed texts, even if your number is on a Do Not Call list (risk_flags-1). After opting out of texts, you might still receive confirmation messages and texts for a short processing period (risk_flags-2). The policy also states that sharing internet and network activity for targeted advertising with third parties may be considered a 'sale' or 'share' under privacy laws (data_use-1).
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Risk Flags
Critical terms that may pose significant risks or require careful consideration.
Not clearly stated: The policy does not clearly state if standard message and data rates apply for initial SMS consent, only for ongoing communication.
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SMS marketing consent includes autodialed texts
By consenting to SMS messages, users agree to receive autodialed text messages from Subaru and its agents, even if their number is on a Do Not Call list.
Why it matters: You agree to receive autodialed marketing and transactional texts from Subaru and its agents, even if you are on a Do Not Call list.
By consenting to SMS messages, you agree to Subaru and its agents contacting you with recurring marketing offers and promotions and transactional messages at the phone number you provided, including by autodialed text messages even if your number is listed on a state or federal Do Not Call list.
**A. When you use the Technology Services.**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Text message opt-out may not be immediate
After replying STOP to opt-out of text messages, users may still receive additional communications confirming the request and may continue to receive messages for a short period while Subaru processes the request.
Why it matters: After opting out of text messages, you may still receive a confirmation and texts for a brief period before the opt-out is fully processed.
After replying STOP, you may receive additional communications confirming that your request has been received and processed, and you may continue to receive text messages for a short period while Subaru processes your request.
**A. When you use the Technology Services.**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
How your data is collected, processed, and shared.
Not clearly stated: The policy notes that retailers are independent companies and not affiliates, but it does not expressly detail the overall data-sharing practices between Subaru and these independent retailers beyond specific service scheduling scenarios.
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Certain data disclosures may be considered a 'sale' or 'share' for targeted advertising
The disclosure of internet and other network activity information to third-party marketing and analytics trackers for targeted advertising may be considered a sale or share under applicable data privacy laws.
Why it matters: Your internet and network activity data may be shared with third parties for targeted advertising, which could be considered a 'sale' or 'share' under privacy laws.
Our disclosure of this information to third party marketing and analytics trackers to use to market to you may be considered a sale or a share or a disclosure for the purpose of targeted advertising under applicable laws that govern our processing personal information (“**Data Privacy Laws**”).
**A. When you use the Technology Services.**, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation and Renewal
Terms related to service termination, account cancellation, and subscription renewals.
Not clearly stated: The policy mentions opting out of marketing communications and SMS messages, but it does not explicitly detail the process or impact of canceling a MySubaru account or services beyond marketing preferences.
Gotchas
Less obvious clauses that might be overlooked but can have an impact.
Not clearly stated: The policy does not explicitly state the terms for changes to services or pricing structures, beyond changes to the privacy notice itself.
Protections
User-friendly clauses, rights, and commitments that benefit you.
Not clearly stated: The policy outlines processes for opting out of marketing and certain data sharing, but it does not explicitly guarantee a user's right to access, rectify, or port their personal data, beyond implied controls for certain tracking technologies.
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Clear criteria for personal information retention and deletion
Subaru uses specific criteria, including legal requirements, potential litigation, statutes of limitations, and industry best practices, to determine how long to retain personal information. Once it is no longer reasonably necessary based on these criteria, the personal information will be deleted.
Why it helps: This commitment provides a transparent framework for data retention and ensures that personal information is not held indefinitely without a legitimate operational purpose, leading to the deletion of data when no longer needed.
We use the following criteria to determine whether it remains reasonably necessary to retain your personal information for one or more disclosed operational purpose, or a service provider or contractor’s operational purpose(s): (i) whether there is a retention period required by statute or regulations; (ii) the existence of actual or threatened litigation for which we are required to preserve the information; (iii) the statutes of limitations for potential legal claims; and (iv) generally accepted best practices in our industry, including related to safety and security of our properties and assets.
**2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT, HOW WE USE IT, HOW LONG WE KEEP IT, AND HOW WE SHARE IT**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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