Month: June 2011

MagicJack Privacy policy, is it really that bad?

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I heard many years ago that the privacy policy, TOS, EULA asks the user to agree that they can access your computer’s files, any verification?

http://reg.magicjack.com/tos.html

11. Advertisements

You also understand and agree that use of the magicJack device, magicTalk and Software will include advertisements. Advertisements will be served through the magicPage™ Software or the magicJack or magicTalk softphone – the software/softphone attempts to serve local advertisements and classifieds using a completely automated process that enables us to effectively target dynamically changing content. Our computers may analyze the phone numbers you call and your registration information in order to improve the relevance of the ads. We do not provide any personal information to our advertisers or third parties. VocalTec and its subsidiaries have a policy of restricting advertisers that it believes are inappropriate, but it does not guarantee the accuracy or integrity of any advertisers and does not endorse any of the advertisements that may appear in connection with use of the magicJack device or magicTalk. You also understand and agree that use of the magicJack device, magicTalk and Software may include certain communications, such as service announcements, administrative messages and newsletters, and you will not be able to opt out of receiving them.