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I consent to Plex to: (i) sell certain personal information (hashed emails, advertising identifiers) to third-parties for advertising and marketing purposes; and (ii) store and/or access certain personal information (advertising identifiers, IP address, content being watched) on my device(s) and share that information with Plex’s advertising partners. This data is used to deliver personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Your consent applies to all devices on which you have Plex installed. You can withdraw your consent at any time in Account Settings or using this page.

Soure: https://www.plex.tv/vendors/ (Might have to clear cache)

Can also read about the changes here: https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/

  • moriquende@lemmy.worldEnglish
    102·
    2 days ago

    If you connect to the internet from 2 or 3 different locations, the hashed email will be the same, so they just need to compare the locations to those from another service like Instagram and they know who you are and what you’re streaming.

    • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.auEnglish
      413·
      2 days ago

      And? Why should we care? If I’m already using instagram and other social media platforms that we all know do this, I am clearly ok with it aren’t I?

      • moriquende@lemmy.worldEnglish
        52·
        2 days ago

        Companies want your money. The more they know about you, the more possibilities they have to get it. You don’t know what the political landscape may look like down the road. You may feel safe now, but that can change quickly. Imagine you suddenly need to pay back money to the copyright owners unless you can prove you already did?

        • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.auEnglish
          37·
          2 days ago

          And just like that we’re at silly made up hypothetical situations to drive fear and an agenda. That’s not even worth entertaining.

          Btw these changes and the data that is shared/sold are only for plex’s hosted movies and shows - not your personal media collection.

          We do not and will not collect information about content or titles in your personal media library or what you’ve played.

          Personal media users: we do NOT, and will not, share or sell any information about the content and titles on or your use of a personal media server.

          Source: link in the OP

          • Don_alForno@feddit.orgEnglish
            41·
            2 days ago

            And just like that we’re at silly made up hypothetical situations to drive fear and an agenda. That’s not even worth entertaining.

            It’s all hypothetical until it isn’t anymore. You’re literally the slowly boiled frog.

            • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.auEnglish
              12·
              2 days ago

              So how long before you admit you’re wrong? If they don’t sell it in 2 years? 5 years? 10 years?

              You’re literally spreading FUD based on your paranoia.

          • moriquende@lemmy.worldEnglish
            52·
            2 days ago

            Lmao we already see people are being influenced by social media and targeted marketing, where do you think the source of that is? Do you think you’re immune? Think again. And it’s not just about selling you things, it’s about shaping how and what you think. And what’s the agenda I’m trying to drive in your eyes?

            You’re right that they for now don’t sell personal library streaming information, let’s see how long it stays that way.