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FASTLANE PINBALL,= w/ ADS & Data Recording...

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  • Started 10 months ago by JEG88
  • Latest reply from Archangel

  1. JEG88
    Member

    FYI: Read the 'License Agreement' if u live outside the U.S , and
    QUOTE: "IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR COPY OF FASTLANE PINBALL IN AN EEA MEMBER COUNTRY OTHER THAN FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN AND THE UNITED KINGDOM, THEN THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL APPLY TO YOU" ;......

    ==> "IN GAME ADVERTISING" :

    Fastlane Pinball uses technology developed by IGA Partners Limited ("IGA") which delivers content and information to and from the game and game environment when you use Fastlane Pinball while connected to the Internet. Such content may include advertising material created by third parties and may be sent from a remote server inside or outside of the European Union .

    In using Fastlane Pinball IGA may record data relating to your movements, interaction and experience within Fastlane Pinball using your IP address when the computer which Fastlane Pinball is installed / used on is connected to the Internet.

    If you do not want your personal data to be collected, please do not install or play Fastlane Pinball on any platform which is used to connect to the Internet either now or in the future.

    IGA does not use cookies to track your use of the Internet.

    Fastlane Pinball is able to remotely receive dynamic content supplied by third parties, including advertising content. By using this game on any platform which is used to connect to the Internet either now or in the future you explicitly agree to our including advertising and other marketing communications within Fastlane Pinball, with such advertising material and marketing communications being sent remotely to and temporarily stored on your computer.
    >[end quote]<

    <>[This is just a sample of the 'EULA'.]<

    Hummm,... sounds like ADWARE & SPYWARE to me! Glad I'm in the U.S!

    FYI:
    >> http://www.eea.europa.eu/documents/eea-member-countries
    => List of EEA member countries and collaborating countries
    [The Agency currently has 32 member countries]

    I'm really surprised by this 'L-A.' I thought GAOTD was against this type of thing?
    What's-up? .............

    ---I guess its not considered 'Adware/Spyware' by the SW Co. if they're telling u about it first and u agree to it by accepting and playing their game.
    ....And I guess that's why GAOTD is OK w/ it too. [?]
    ..-Still, I think if GAOTD is gonna offer SW w/ that type of thing they should let people know about it up-front,--BEFORE they DL, that way they have an option/choice!

    P.S. The Warranty also states "THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE VIRUS-FREE."
    ~{I just find it perplexing how a SW Co. can't/won't claim "virus-free" but sites that offer their SW can/will.} ,..??]

    Posted 10 months ago #
  2. Hadeda
    Member

    I just block access to the internet using a firewall :) If it can't use the internet = No adverts :D

    Posted 10 months ago #
  3. I use Windows Pinball- no Ads, no virus, no spyware, no IP tracking etc. A nice piece of software to play during computer lab sessions :)

    Posted 10 months ago #
  4. Thanks for the heads up JEG88. I understand the same as you. Maybe GOTD needs to place a Caveat Emptor to there disclaimer.

    Archangel

    Posted 10 months ago #

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