Paypal Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 17, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
PayPal is a financial technology platform that collects user data to provide payment, transaction, and account services. The service offers multiple security measures and privacy controls for users.
Safety Concerns
- Potential data sharing with multiple third parties
- Cryptocurrency transactions involve inherent financial risks
- Potential for account suspension or closure
Third Party Sharing
PayPal shares data with various third parties including financial institutions, service providers, credit bureaus, and marketing partners
Synchrony Bank
Primary credit card and financial services partner
Services used:
Credit Card Services
Payment Processing
Data collected:
Financial Information
Personal Identifiers
Credit Bureaus
Reporting account and payment information
Services used:
Credit Reporting
Data collected:
Credit History
Marketing Partners
Targeted advertising and promotional services
Services used:
Advertising
Promotions
Data collected:
Browsing Data
Data Collection
PayPal collects comprehensive user data across financial, personal, and behavioral domains
Personal Identifiers
Name, address, email, phone number
Financial Information
Bank account details, transaction history, credit scores
Device Information
IP address, device type, browser details
Transactional Information
Purchase history, payment details
Account Information
Login credentials, account preferences
Location Data
Geographic location of transactions
Opt-Out Options
Privacy Settings Management
- 1Log into PayPal account
- 2Navigate to Data and Privacy Settings
- 3Adjust sharing and marketing preferences
Cookie Preferences
- 1Access Cookie Settings
- 2Manage Marketing, Performance, and Functional Cookies
- 3Select preferred cookie options
Communication Opt-Out
- 1Go to Notification Settings
- 2Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- 3Adjust communication preferences