MacRumors Terms Scorecard

Grade A+ — Highly protective (score 99/100)

MacRumors provides clear controls for data management and account deletion, though it reserves the right to transfer user data in the event of a merger or acquisition.

Protective policy with clear controls, though it allows data transfers on merger.

Terms at a glance

Sells your data
NO
Forced arbitration
UNCLEAR
Trains AI on your content
UNCLEAR
Collects biometric data
NO
Shares data with government
LIKELY
Easy to cancel
YES
Tells you before changes
YES
Deletes data on request
YES

What the terms actually say

UPDATES AND AMENDMENTS

If we make changes that are material, we will provide you with notice before those changes occur.

The company promises to notify users before implementing significant changes to the policy.

CONTROLS

For further controls or opt-outs, please contact [email protected]: ... to delete your account login credentials, make your account inaccessible, and/or remove or anonymize any content you have posted

Users have a clear path to request the deletion of their account and content.

CHANGE OF CONTROL OF OUR SITE

If the ownership or control of the Site changes as a result of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, we may transfer your information to the new owner, subject to this policy or its then-current version.

In the event of a business sale or merger, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

HOW WE SHARE DATA

We also share information we have about you ... in response to legal process, legal requests, claims that any content violates the rights of third-parties, or as otherwise required by law or for protection of the rights, property, or personal safety of our users or our personnel.

The company shares data with law enforcement and third parties in response to legal requests or to protect their own interests.

Last reviewed 2026-08-05 under rubric v3.5.

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