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Panasonic

4 serious, 2 to watch. Found 8 of 23 practices.
F

Do they sell or share your data?Yes

During the past 12 months, we disclosed identifiers such as IP addresses, internet and other electronic network activity information, device information, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked, conversion information, and sensitive personal information such as precise geolocation information and payment information to our advertising partners, payment processors, platform partners, installers, distributors and resellers. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without prior customer consent. Sale of Information and Targeted Advertising
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 251–252
In plain wordsThe company shares details like your location, device info, and browsing habits with advertising partners and other third parties. However, they claim they won't give your info to others for their own marketing unless you agree first.

6 of 9 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

Can they read your private messages?Yes

Voluntary Communications Contents of email, voicemail, social media posts, likes or other interactions, or direct messages, physical correspondence you send to us, responses to surveys, information you post, display and/or publish on any of our Services, website search terms, and when you tell us your communications preferences, including your preferred communication method, language, time zone, and other relevant communications information
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 341–343
In plain wordsThe company can access and review the content of your direct messages and other private communications. This information may be shared with third parties like advertisers, partners, or government agencies.

1 of 3 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

Do they use your data to target ads?Yes

Create and deliver marketing messages to you (with your permission where required by law) Send you newsletters and other information you have requested Deliver tailored advertisements based on your interests Understand how you interact with ads Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages Manage our websites’ interactive functionality Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events offered by Panasonic and others, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you (see Your Choices below for information about how to opt out of these communications at any time)** Comply with Panasonic’s legal and regulatory o
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 192–200
In plain wordsThe company uses your information to show you personalized advertisements and marketing based on your interests. They may also send you news and offers they believe you will find interesting.

7 of 8 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

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

Device Information – We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers and tokens, unique identifier headers, mobile network information, and other information that identifies you as the user of the device or the person providing information to us Location Information – In accordance with your device permissions, we may collect information about the precise location of your device based on IP address or mobile device location information. You may stop the collection of precise location information at any time (see Your Choices below for details)
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 137–138
In plain wordsThe company collects information that can identify your specific device and tracks your precise physical location. This means they can monitor where you are and recognize you even if you switch between different devices.

6 of 6 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

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

Law enforcement and government agencies in response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law or legal process, including lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; Any successor to all or part of our business; Advisors and consultants; Advertising partners; Our affiliates and subsidiaries; Social media platforms.
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 341–343
In plain wordsThe company can share your information with government agencies and law enforcement when they believe it is required by law, and the clause does not promise to notify you when this happens. This means your private messages, posts, and searches could be handed over to authorities without your knowledge.

6 of 7 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

Do they use what you post to train AI?Partly

(see Cookie Notice for more information) Purchase/return/refund transaction details, such as product description, transaction price, and date and location of the transaction We create new information derived from collected Information: Inferences regarding your preferences or habits We may process your information using Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools to generate transcripts of customer service interactions or create related insights, for example How Do We Use Information? Here are some examples of how we use the information we collect:
na.panasonic.com/us/privacy-policy, lines 172–178
In plain wordsThe company can use your information and the insights they create about your habits to train or run their AI tools. This means your personal data and interactions are used to help improve their automated systems.

4 of 6 other smart TV and consumer electronics companies we rated do this too.

Checked, nothing hostile

  • Lets you delete your account or data.
  • Does not say it joins your data across its products into one profile.

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 you give up the right to sue?
  • Do they get wide rights to what you post or upload?
  • Can they change the deal without asking?
  • Do they lock you in for a year or more?
  • Do they refuse responsibility when things break?
  • Can they cut you off any time?
  • Do they keep your data after you leave?
  • Do they keep rights to your content after you leave?
  • Can your name or photo appear in ads?
  • Can your data go to a buyer if the company is sold?
  • Are they off the hook if your data leaks?
  • Does your subscription renew by itself?
  • Do you pay their legal bills?
  • Must disputes be settled in their chosen court?
  • Do they own your ideas and feedback?