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==== Privacy ====
==== Privacy ====
'''Status:''' Significant Concerns<ref name="cpp">[https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/Consumer_Protection_Profile "Consumer Protection Profile"] ''Consumer Protection Database''. 2025.</ref>
* {{HoverImportant}} Collects extensive personal identifiers including name, email, IP address, and device IDs<ref name="privacy-policy">[https://www.joinhoney.com/privacy "PayPal Honey Privacy Statement"]. ''PayPal Honey''. October 28, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* Collects extensive personal identifiers including name, email, IP address, and device IDs<ref name="privacy-policy">[https://www.joinhoney.com/privacy "PayPal Honey Privacy Statement"]. ''PayPal Honey''. October 28, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* {{HoverImportant}} Retains data for up to 10 years after account closure<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Shares data with PayPal companies and merchant partners<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Tracks detailed shopping behavior, including purchases, returns, and browsing patterns<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Tracks detailed shopping behavior, including purchases, returns, and browsing patterns<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Shares data with PayPal companies and merchant partners<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Creates inference profiles based on shopping patterns and preferences<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Creates inference profiles based on shopping patterns and preferences<ref name="privacy-policy"/>
* Retains data for up to 10 years after account closure<ref name="privacy-policy"/>


==== Transparency ====
==== Transparency ====
'''Status:''' Significant Concerns<ref name="cpp"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Undisclosed manipulation of affiliate marketing links<ref name="megalag-video">MegaLag (December 21, 2024). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk "Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref><ref name="techopedia-article">Fernandez, Ray (December 24, 2024). [https://www.techopedia.com/paypal-honey-accused-of-fraud "Is PayPal's Honey Misleading Users? We Investigate"]. ''Techopedia''. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* Undisclosed manipulation of affiliate marketing links<ref name="megalag-video">MegaLag (December 21, 2024). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk "Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref><ref name="techopedia-article">Fernandez, Ray (December 24, 2024). [https://www.techopedia.com/paypal-honey-accused-of-fraud "Is PayPal's Honey Misleading Users? We Investigate"]. ''Techopedia''. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* {{HoverImportant}} Hidden redirect mechanisms affecting commissions<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* Hidden redirect mechanisms affecting commissions<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Selective display of coupon codes based on undisclosed partner agreements<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* Selective display of coupon codes based on undisclosed partner agreements<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Subject to multiple ongoing class action lawsuits regarding deceptive practices<ref name="wendover-v-paypal">[https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69503243/9/wendover-productions-llc-v-paypal-inc/ "Wendover Productions, LLC v. PayPal Inc, 5:24-cv-09470, (N.D. Cal.)"]. ''courtlistener.com''. Free Law Project. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref><ref name="gamersnexus-v-paypal-holdings">[https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69517397/gamersnexus-llc-v-paypal-holdings-inc/ "GamersNexus, LLC v. PayPal Holdings, Inc., 5:25-cv-00114, (N.D. Cal.)"]. ''courtlistener.com''. Free Law Project. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* Subject to multiple ongoing class action lawsuits regarding deceptive practices<ref name="wendover-v-paypal">[https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69503243/9/wendover-productions-llc-v-paypal-inc/ "Wendover Productions, LLC v. PayPal Inc, 5:24-cv-09470, (N.D. Cal.)"]. ''courtlistener.com''. Free Law Project. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref><ref name="gamersnexus-v-paypal-holdings">[https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69517397/gamersnexus-llc-v-paypal-holdings-inc/ "GamersNexus, LLC v. PayPal Holdings, Inc., 5:25-cv-00114, (N.D. Cal.)"]. ''courtlistener.com''. Free Law Project. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>


==== Freedom ====
==== Freedom ====
'''Status:''' Significant Concerns<ref name="cpp"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Consumer choice restricted by intentionally hidden discounts and deals<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* Consumer choice restricted by intentionally hidden discounts and deals<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* {{HoverImportant}} Mandatory acceptance of arbitration clause with class action waiver<ref name="terms-of-use">[https://www.joinhoney.com/terms "Terms of Use"]. ''PayPal Honey''. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* Users unable to make informed decisions due to selective deal display<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* No user control over partner-privileged discount system<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* No user control over partner-privileged discount system<ref name="megalag-video"/><ref name="techopedia-article"/>
* Mandatory acceptance of arbitration clause with class action waiver<ref name="terms-of-use">[https://www.joinhoney.com/terms "Terms of Use"]. ''PayPal Honey''. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.</ref>
* Service can be terminated at PayPal's discretion without notice<ref name="terms-of-use"/>
* Service can be terminated at PayPal's discretion without notice<ref name="terms-of-use"/>
* Users forced to accept terms modifications without direct notification<ref name="terms-of-use"/>
* Users forced to accept terms modifications without direct notification<ref name="terms-of-use"/>
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