- Sep 25, 2013
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Baidu Antivirus Privacy Policy
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- Aug 12, 2013
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Every anti-virus collect informations..
Like all games, like Facebook, everything is connected
:watch_dogs:
The most important part on policys are "etc.." and "other informations", like "Other information required to improve Baidu Antivirus technology and services."
They collect some informations that they didn't want to tell to the user
All anti-virus does that. They will not capture your webcam or steal your accounts so it's not "really" important to be paranoïac for nothing ^^
After all, it's my opinion.
Like all games, like Facebook, everything is connected
:watch_dogs:The most important part on policys are "etc.." and "other informations", like "Other information required to improve Baidu Antivirus technology and services."
They collect some informations that they didn't want to tell to the user
All anti-virus does that. They will not capture your webcam or steal your accounts so it's not "really" important to be paranoïac for nothing ^^
After all, it's my opinion.
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- Jul 23, 2013
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They are based in Hong Kong, so I'm better with that than if their office was next door to the People's Liberation Army HQ.
Also, this thing leaves behind several drivers upon uninstall.
"Users can choose not to provide user information to Baidu, or cancel Baidu's collection of some types of information by configuring the product settings. In addition, the Users can access, modify or cancel their personal data, and object to its use by sending an e-mail to the following address [please include e-mail address]. However, Baidu disclaim any responsibility for any malfunction of any service features due to lack of user information."
Also, this thing leaves behind several drivers upon uninstall.
"Users can choose not to provide user information to Baidu, or cancel Baidu's collection of some types of information by configuring the product settings. In addition, the Users can access, modify or cancel their personal data, and object to its use by sending an e-mail to the following address [please include e-mail address]. However, Baidu disclaim any responsibility for any malfunction of any service features due to lack of user information."
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Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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It must be an extension or security product blocking Chome's connection because I can connect to Baidu's websites with my Chrome.
All Chinese-based software will have shady privacy policies since the laws over there are different than the rest of the world.
Baidu is no worst than other Chinese security companies like Qihi, Rising, Tencent, etc.
They are have privacy issues and slam each other to reach the top in China.
I personally choose to avoid all Chinese security products.
Enjoy!!
- May 26, 2014
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Littlebits... I may be very wrong but, doesn't Google also collect privacy information?
- Feb 23, 2014
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Google is the #1 spyware ever invented.
- Jul 23, 2013
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Bingo! But, unlike software from other countries (like China) you can sue Google in a US court, if the need arises.
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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Google has opt-outs but many other websites do not.
http://www.informationweek.com/software/social/5-google-opt-out-settings-to-check/d/d-id/1113405
Google is extremely over rated about being spyware when it collects much less from its users compared to other websites.
Enjoy!!
- Jul 23, 2013
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Thanks for the link! Deleted my Google search history all the way back to 2012.Google has opt-outs but many other websites do not.
http://www.informationweek.com/software/social/5-google-opt-out-settings-to-check/d/d-id/1113405
Google is extremely over rated about being spyware when it collects much less from its users compared to other websites.
Enjoy!!
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