This addon was updated with complete and total disrespect for user privacy. It wasn't enough for Mozilla to become a total freakshow organization staffed exclusively with mentally ill management, they also have to become data harvesting psychos.

One star for the privacy issues alone.

After analyzing the Fakespot privacy policy and the Mozilla Manifesto, I've identified several inconsistencies which highlight differences in their approaches to internet privacy and user rights. Here are the key points of divergence:

Data Collection and User Privacy:

Mozilla's Principle 4 states that "Individuals' security and privacy on the internet are fundamental and must not be treated as optional." However, Fakespot's privacy policy outlines extensive data collection practices, including personal information, device information, and user behavior. This broad data collection seems at odds with Mozilla's emphasis on fundamental privacy rights.

User Control Over Data:

Mozilla's Principle 5 asserts that "Individuals must have the ability to shape the internet and their own experiences on it." In contrast, Fakespot's policy gives users limited control over their data. While it mentions some user rights, the process for exercising these rights isn't clearly outlined, and the policy takes a "take it or leave it" approach to consent.

Transparency and Accountability:

Mozilla's Principle 8 emphasizes "Transparent community-based processes promote participation, accountability and trust." Fakespot's policy, however, lacks specificity in areas such as data retention periods and the process for policy changes, which could be seen as less transparent and accountable.

Commercial Interests vs. Public Benefit:

Mozilla's Principle 9 states, "Commercial involvement in the development of the internet brings many benefits; a balance between commercial profit and public benefit is critical." Fakespot's policy seems more heavily weighted towards commercial interests, with extensive data collection and sharing practices that primarily benefit the company and its partners.

Open and Accessible Internet:

Mozilla's Principle 2 declares that "The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible." While Fakespot provides a service intended to help users, its data collection and processing practices could be seen as creating barriers to open and free internet use, particularly for privacy-conscious individuals.

Enriching Individual Lives:

Mozilla's Principle 3 states that "The internet must enrich the lives of individual human beings." While Fakespot aims to provide valuable services, its extensive data collection and sharing practices could be seen as potentially compromising individual privacy and autonomy, which some might argue doesn't align with enriching lives.

Citations:
[1] https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/manifesto/
[2] https://c.fakespot.io/fakespot_privacy_policy.pdf

Useless, misleading. This rates first party Nintendo products/games an "F". Sure, ok. Who knows what else it gets wrong. Permissions are way too invasive. Try again Mozilla.

Wanted to love this but between the data collection policy and inconsistency in the ability to parse out junk products, I have to say this add on is about 90% useless.

If Mozilla reworks this add on I would consider using it again.

disgusting that Mozilla would put out such a blatant datamining product

Seriously... and its made by Mozilla as well :( I guess they will have to get your data somehow...

I uninstalled it without hesitation after their extortionate notice about the collection and use of my data

I had no idea that an add-on with such unacceptable practices belongs to Mozilla!

Data thieves

Doesn't work on Amazon.co.za which makes it currently useless. Also needs to support local, major South African eCommerce websites.

The biggest stinking lie is that they HAVE to collect private data to be able to function, f*ck off...

Opens new tabs asking for data collection, even when updating in the background. Super annoying and quiestionable from a privacy perspective. Otherwise not a bad idea.

This was proving pretty useful but the recent requirement to opt in to their privacy policy which is totally unnecessary to provide the service means an uninstall from me.

Wow yes I sure do love a opt in to for us to collect your data or uninstall our extension prompt. Such a choice we have either opt in to our privacy invading policy or don't use our extension what a choice.

Anti-Privacy

Mozilla acquired Fakespot in 2023. In January 2024 they updated the privacy policy to include "All personal information processed by us may be transferred, processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including, but not limited to, the United States or other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws where you live."

This is a kick in the teeth to GDPR, which is intended to safeguard EU citizens from countries such as the United States, with little-to-no privacy safeguards from vulture-like marketing. They're using the wording to state that as long as you use this service, they can and will use your data to profile you, transmit it anywhere in the world, share it with third parties, and likely sell it to third parties too. So great, you get to see if a review is fake, but at the same time, you're now a bigger target for spammers, scammers, and other cybercriminal factions.

Give this a wide berth. There are no good alternatives at this time. Mozilla, for its mission of building a better internet, has once again been let down by the [lack of] leadership. Their new CEO has a purely commercial background, so this is not unsurprising.

A privacy nightmare.

Was decent, now sells you private data. Do not use or install.

Sold out my private Data to Mozilla shame

Uninstalled today after getting the notice about collecting date. Too bad, was a decent extension until that.