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    Terms and Conditions of Use · Comprehensively reviewed on ToS;DR

    Is Line Corporation's Terms of Service safe?

    E

    ToS;DR Grade E · Very serious concerns

    Updated July 10, 2023

    According to ToS;DR, Line Corporation is rated Grade E. Approved analysis includes 3 blockers and 18 concerning points. ToS;DR marks this service as comprehensively reviewed. Top issues: Private messages can be read; In some countries, your identity is used in ads that are shown to other users; In some countries, sensitive data is collected and shared to target advertising.

    Blockers

    3

    Bad

    18

    Good

    6

    Full analysisView on ToS;DR

    Top concerning points

    1. 1.

      Private messages can be read

      blocker
      High

      The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data.

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    2. 2.

      In some countries, your identity is used in ads that are shown to other users

      blocker
      High

      Ads shown to other users may include a reference to you as an implied endorsement. Might give away information about your own personal lifestyle to strangers.

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    3. 3.

      In some countries, sensitive data is collected and shared to target advertising

      blocker
      High

      Sensitive data refers to information requiring special protection, such as health data, political and religious beliefs, ethnic origins, sexual life and financial information. The service collects and shares this data with third parties for advertising or marketing.

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    4. 4.

      Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world

      bad
      High

      Your data is stored all over the world, including in countries where data protection rules may differ from the ones of the service's jurisdiction or those of your country jurisdiction.

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    5. 5.

      You must provide your identifiable information

      bad
      High

      The Service requires users to provide their identifiable information, including phone number, iD number or other information, even though this data collection isn’t essential for the purposes of the service. They may still allow pseudonyms in the foreground.

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    6. 6.

      Information is gathered about you through third parties

      bad
      High

      This Service may employ, either identifiable or non-identifiable, data collection from third party sources about you.

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    7. 7.

      Third-party cookies are used for statistics

      bad
      High

      For instance, Google Analytics, rather than self-hosted (first-party) statistics software.

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    8. 8.

      Extra data may be collected about you through promotions

      bad
      High

      Additional personal data may be collected through contests, surveys, promotions, petitions or sweepstakes.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Line Corporation's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates Line Corporation as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is Line Corporation's Terms of Service safe?
    ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.
    What is a top concern in Line Corporation's terms?
    Private messages can be read — The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read Line Corporation's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms and Conditions of Use" at https://terms.line.me/line_terms?lang=en. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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