Ross Finlayson writes:
> I would call that a serious breach, and RealPlayer a serious beatch.
>
> Do you happen to have copies of their user agreements that we might dissect?
The privacy policy for RealDownload is at
http://www.realnetworks.com/company/privacy/software.html#download.
It says:
2. File Download: Whenever a download is initiated using
RealDownload, the product sends the name and URL of the file
you are downloading along with relevant product and Internet
communication information (including IP address, connection speed,
whether downloads were finished or incomplete, use of pause and
resume) to RealNetworks. RealNetworks does not store the IP address
with this information, and no unique identifier or any personally
identifiable information is sent with this information. RealNetworks
does not associate file downloads with individuals without express
consent. This information is sent so RealNetworks can display
appropriate advertising, and for aggregate, anonymous statistical
analysis.
The site also has information on cookies, advertising and a unique
identifier which is used at install/uninstall time.
Hal
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