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Nissan

5 serious, 6 to watch. Found 15 of 23 practices.
Applies to: everyday users.
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Do they sell or share your data?Yes

We may use Third Party marketing providers to launch advertising campaigns, and we might need to provide them email address and name for each of the intended recipients of the advertising campaign. In order to participate together in important services and programs, such as warranty and recall programs, we may disclose identifiers to Nissan dealerships. Where we share this information with dealerships or other Third Parties in service of marketing programs, this sharing can also constitute a “sale” under some state laws.
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 937–939
In plain wordsThe company may share your name and email with marketing partners to run ads, which some laws consider a sale of your data. They also share your information with dealerships to manage things like warranties and recalls.

7 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Do you give up the right to sue?Yes

Acceptance of the Terms of Use Changes to the Terms of Use Accessing the Website and Account Security Intellectual Property Rights Trademarks Prohibited Uses Interactive Services Consent
nissanusa.com/legal-terms.html, lines 288–300
In plain wordsBy using this website, you agree that you cannot sue the company in court or join a group lawsuit. Instead, any legal disagreements must be settled through individual arbitration.

4 of 4 other car companies we rated do this too.

Do they refuse responsibility when things break?Yes

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THOSE ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
nissanusa.com/legal-terms.html, lines 389–389
In plain wordsThis clause means the company provides no guarantees that the website will work correctly or be suitable for your needs. If something goes wrong or causes you damage while using the site, you cannot hold the company responsible.

6 of 6 other car companies we rated do this too.

Are they off the hook if your data leaks?Yes

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY: (A) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT; (B) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE; (C) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS OR OF ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OR USER DATA; (D) ANY INTERRUPTION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE; (E) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE;
nissanusa.com/legal-terms.html, lines 390–390
In plain wordsThe company is stating that they are not responsible if someone hacks their servers or accesses your personal information without permission. This means you may have no way to hold them accountable if your private data is stolen or leaked.

Do you pay their legal bills?Yes

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in
nissanusa.com/legal-terms.html, lines 394–395
In plain wordsIf the company faces a lawsuit or legal expense because you broke the rules or used the site improperly, you are responsible for paying their legal fees and any resulting damages. You are essentially acting as their insurer for any trouble caused by your actions.

7 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Do they use your data to target ads?Partly

Providing services or marketing – (1) to our Affiliates or Nissan dealers for operational or business purposes such as providing services to you or for joint marketing initiatives, (2) to Service Providers, such as SiriusXM, to provide NissanConnect Services, or (3) to Third Parties we contract with for a specific business-related purpose (for example, website hosts, Service Providers, email platform providers, advertisers or those running promotions on Nissan’s behalf). Categories of Information We Collect, Use and Disclose (Including Use or Disclosure for Targeted Advertising)
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 895–896
In plain wordsThe company shares your information with partners and advertisers to show you personalized ads and marketing materials.

7 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Can they hand your data to authorities without telling you?Partly

When and to Whom Nissan Discloses the Data *If the disclosure is considered a “sale” under state privacy laws, it appears in Bold and is Underlined. We use Service Providers to help us conduct some of our business activities and may need to provide some Personal Data in order for them to provide service. For example, the Service Providers that record calls to our customer support team or the security companies that monitor our CCTV feeds. With uncommon frequency, this Personal Data may be provided a Third Party in response to legal process such as subpoena, court order, or litigation discovery request. Broad Category of Personal Data as Defined in The California Consumer Privacy Act
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 1094–1099
In plain wordsThe company may share your personal information with third parties in response to legal requests like subpoenas or court orders. The clause does not promise to notify you when this happens.

7 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Do they track you across sites, apps or places?Partly

Nissan also uses publicly or commercially available sources or data provider companies to collect Personal Data. Information We Collect through Cookies, other Online Trackers, and Log Files Usage data—collected over time and across devices—tells us how you use our Platforms, such as our website, and may be collected through Cookies, Log Files, pixels, and other tracking tools and technology embedded within our Platforms. We do not link this information with customer databases. What Cookies We Use and Why
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 851–854
In plain wordsNissan uses cookies and other tracking tools to monitor how you use their websites and platforms across different devices over time.

7 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Can they change the deal without asking?Partly

If you do not meet all of these requirements, please do not access or use the Website. 2. Changes to the Terms of Use We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes.
nissanusa.com/legal-terms.html, lines 317–321
In plain wordsThe company can change these rules whenever they want without notifying you directly. If you keep using the website, you are automatically agreeing to the new rules.

Can your data go to a buyer if the company is sold?Partly

Ltd., or other Nissan entities), (3) to comply with a valid legal, regulatory, or court process (for example a valid subpoena, court order or warrant or discovery request), (4) to provide to any successor to any aspect of our business (if Nissan sells any portion of its business, the new owner may access Personal Data through that transaction) or to Third Parties in the event of a merger, transfer of ownership or assets, bankruptcy or other corporate reorganization.
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 894–894
In plain wordsIf the company is sold, merges with another business, or goes through bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred to the new owners.

6 of 7 other car companies we rated do this too.

Do they combine your data across products?Partly

For example, Nissan will use data to further study how to enhance vehicle quality, to perform market research to better meet customer needs, and to improve Nissan Platforms. Satisfy operational or legal requirements. Nissan is required to use Personal Data to comply with certain regulatory or legal requirements, such as to respond to federal statutory requirements or to respond to valid court orders, subpoenas, search warrants, or discovery requests in litigation. In some circumstances, we combine information you provide with information provided by Third Parties or through public sources to better customize our services to your needs.
nissanusa.com/privacy.html, lines 888–890
In plain wordsNissan may combine the information you give them with data from other companies or public sources to create a more personalized experience for you. This helps them tailor their services and products to better match your specific needs.

3 of 4 other car companies we rated do this too.

Checked, nothing hostile

  • Does not say it keeps your data forever or after you delete your account.
  • Does not say it shows your name, photo or activity in ads.
  • Does not take ownership of your ideas or feedback.
  • Does not force disputes into a specific far-away court.

Not covered by these documents

The documents we read do not mention these practices, which usually live in a document we haven’t read yet:

  • Do they get wide rights to what you post or upload?
  • Do they refuse to let you delete your account?
  • Can they read your private messages?
  • Do they use what you post to train AI?
  • Do they lock you in for a year or more?
  • Can they cut you off any time?
  • Do they keep rights to your content after you leave?
  • Does your subscription renew by itself?