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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;doug444, post: 1944323, member: 38849&quot;]Here&#039;s the important part of non_cents&#039; link:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Information we collect automatically:</b> When you visit the PayPal website or use PayPal Services, we collect information sent to us by your computer, mobile phone or other access device. The information sent to us includes but is not limited to the following: data about the pages you access, computer IP address, device ID or unique identifier, device type, geo-location information, computer and connection information, mobile network information, statistics on page views, traffic to and from the sites, referral URL, ad data, and standard web log data and other information. We also collect anonymous information through our use of cookies and web beacons (visit <a href="http://www.ebayprivacycenter.com/privacy/cookies" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebayprivacycenter.com/privacy/cookies" rel="nofollow">How we use Cookies and Similar Technologies</a> for more information).</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Information you provide to us:</b> We may collect and store any information you enter on the PayPal website or you provide to us in context of using our site, applications, services, or tools.</p><p><br /></p><p>When you visit the PayPal website or use PayPal Services, we also collect information about your transactions and your activities. In addition, if you open a PayPal account or use PayPal Services, we may collect the following types of information:</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>Contact information, such as your name, address, phone, email and other similar information.</li> <li>Financial information, such as the full bank account numbers and/or credit card numbers that you link to your PayPal account or give us when you use PayPal Services.</li> <li>Detailed personal information such as your date of birth or national ID number.</li> </ul><p>We may also collect information from or about you in other ways, such as through your contact with our customer support team, your results when you respond to a survey, and your interactions with members of the eBay Inc. corporate family or other companies. Additionally, for quality and training purposes or for its own protection, PayPal may monitor or record its telephone conversations with you or anyone acting on your behalf. By communicating with PayPal, you acknowledge that your communication may be overheard, monitored, or recorded without further notice or warning.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Information from other sources:</b> We may also obtain information about you from third parties such as credit bureaus and identity verification services.</p><p><br /></p><p>You may choose to provide us with access to certain personal information stored by third parties such as social media sites (e.g., Facebook and Twitter). The information we may receive varies by site and is controlled by that site. By associating an account managed by a third party with your PayPal account and authorizing PayPal to have access to this information, you agree that PayPal may collect, store and use this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.</p><p><br /></p><p>======================</p><p>So North Korea doesn&#039;t believe there&#039;s terabytes of data mining going on?&nbsp; Well, he wouldn&#039;t be the first trusting soul. </p><p><br /></p><p>Wait until the IRS subpoenas PayPal records and files.&nbsp; Unfortunately, PayPal is a necessary evil if you want to transact any business without a monumental hassle.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like the part where PayPal admits that even if you close your account, they retain the data already collected.&nbsp; I have no further comment.&nbsp; Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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