Roku, Inc.: Difference between revisions

Fixed typos and improved readability. Very nice article. :thumbsup:
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*Roku collects personal information such as the user's device information, usage data, viewing activity, and location data.
*Roku collects personal information such as the user's device information, usage data, viewing activity, and location data.
*This data is used for purposes such as improving providing and improving services, personalizing content, and targeted advertisements.
*This data is used for purposes such as providing and improving services, personalizing content, and targeted advertisements.
*Roku retains personal data for as long as deemed necessary.
*Roku retains personal data for as long as deemed necessary.
*On many of their devices and services such as Roku OS, "Do not sell my personal information" is opt-out rather than opt-in.
*On many of their devices and services such as Roku OS, "Do not sell my personal information" is opt-out rather than opt-in.
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*The "Do not sell my personal information" setting on Roku OS is hidden behind many menus.
*The "Do not sell my personal information" setting on Roku OS is hidden behind many menus.
*Roku states the added forced arbitration clause was a decision made separate of the data breach (More on this bellow). This has obviously led to skepticism on the companies' overall truthfulness.<ref name=":1">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-15-000-hacked-roku-accounts-sold-for-50-each-to-buy-hardware/</ref>
*Roku states the added forced arbitration clause was a decision made separate of the data breach (More on this below). This has obviously led to skepticism on the companies' overall truthfulness.<ref name=":1">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-15-000-hacked-roku-accounts-sold-for-50-each-to-buy-hardware/</ref>


==Consumer Protection Incidents==
==Consumer Protection Incidents==