Users must agree to automated scanning
Yahoo will officially close down the 'classic'
version of its webmail client on Monday, forcing
existing users to switch over to the new, cleaner
design.
The web giant launched the new cleaner and
faster design back in December, but until now
existing users have been able to stick to what
they know. Not anymore.
However, upgrading to the new client, as
TechCrunch reports, comes with a price: Namely,
privacy.
Before users can switch over to the new version,
they must accept the new terms and conditions,
which allow Yahoo to send targeted apps and
"automated analysing of your communications
content."
Basically, that means, permission to read your
emails.
No escape, but to leave
The company will allow users to opt out of the
targeted ads portion, but it will not budge on the
second part of the equation.
So much so, that it has told users if they don't like
it, they can pack their bags and find another email
provider. Charming.
On its help pages the company wrote: "Beginning
the week of June 3, 2013, older versions of Yahoo!
Mail (including Yahoo! Mail Classic) will no longer
be available. After that, you can access your
Yahoo! Mail only if you upgrade to the new
version. When you upgrade, you will be
accepting our Communications Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy. This includes the acceptance
of automated content scanning and analyzing of
your communications content."
Will you be sticking with Yahoo after tomorrow
or moving to pastures new? Let as know below.