Introduction to Fubo TV Privacy Policy
At Fubo TV, protecting your privacy and personal information is a fundamental commitment. In today's digital age, understanding how streaming services collect, use, and protect your data is more important than ever. This comprehensive privacy policy guide explains in clear, accessible language how Fubo TV handles your personal information, what data is collected, why it's collected, and most importantly, how you can control your privacy settings.
As a subscriber to Fubo TV's streaming services, you entrust the platform with various types of personal information. This includes account details, payment information, viewing preferences, and device data. Fubo TV takes this responsibility seriously and implements industry-leading security measures to safeguard your information. This policy is designed to give you complete transparency about data practices and empower you to make informed decisions about your privacy.
🛡️ Your Privacy Rights at a Glance
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal information at any time. Fubo TV provides easy-to-use tools within your account settings to manage your privacy preferences. Your data is never sold to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Information Fubo TV Collects
Understanding what information is collected is the first step in protecting your privacy. Fubo TV collects several categories of data to provide you with personalized streaming services, improve user experience, and maintain platform security. This data collection is standard practice in the streaming industry and is essential for delivering the high-quality service you expect.
Account Information
When you create a Fubo TV account, you provide basic information including your name, email address, password, and billing address. This information is necessary to establish your account, process payments, and communicate important service updates.
Payment Data
To process your subscription payments, Fubo TV collects payment card information, billing addresses, and transaction history. This data is encrypted and handled according to strict PCI DSS compliance standards to ensure maximum security.
Viewing Activity
Fubo TV tracks what you watch, when you watch it, and on which devices. This information helps provide personalized recommendations, continue watching features, and improve content offerings based on viewer preferences.
Device Information
Data about the devices you use to access Fubo TV is collected, including device type, operating system, browser information, IP address, and unique device identifiers. This helps optimize streaming quality and troubleshoot technical issues.
How Fubo TV Uses Your Information
The information collected by Fubo TV serves multiple important purposes, all designed to enhance your streaming experience while maintaining security and compliance with legal obligations. Transparency about data usage helps build trust and allows you to understand the value exchange in your relationship with the service.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Your data enables Fubo TV to deliver streaming content to your devices, process payments, maintain your account, and continuously improve service quality. This includes optimizing video quality based on your connection speed, ensuring smooth playback, and providing customer support when needed. Technical data helps engineers identify and fix bugs, improve app performance, and develop new features.
Personalization and Recommendations
Viewing history and preferences power Fubo TV's recommendation engine, suggesting content you might enjoy based on your watching patterns. This personalization extends to the user interface, displaying relevant content on your homepage and making it easier to discover new shows, sports events, and movies aligned with your interests. The more you use the service, the better these recommendations become.
Communication and Marketing
Fubo TV uses your contact information to send important service announcements, account notifications, billing statements, and promotional offers. You maintain control over marketing communications and can opt out of promotional emails at any time while still receiving essential service-related messages. Communication preferences can be customized in your account settings.
Security and Fraud Prevention
Your information helps protect both your account and the platform from unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse. Security systems monitor login patterns, device usage, and payment activities to detect suspicious behavior. This proactive approach helps prevent account takeovers and ensures only authorized users can access your content and billing information.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Fubo TV maintains strict policies regarding data sharing with third parties. Understanding who may have access to your information and under what circumstances is crucial for informed consent. The platform only shares data when necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, or with your explicit permission.
Service providers and business partners who help deliver Fubo TV's streaming services may receive limited access to your data. These include payment processors, content delivery networks, analytics providers, and customer support platforms. All third-party partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for specified purposes. Fubo TV conducts due diligence to ensure partners maintain appropriate security standards.
In cases of legal requirements, Fubo TV may be compelled to share user information with law enforcement agencies, courts, or regulatory bodies. Such disclosures only occur in response to valid legal processes such as subpoenas, court orders, or statutory requirements. The platform reviews each request carefully and discloses only the minimum information necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights and Controls
Fubo TV empowers users with comprehensive privacy controls and rights regarding their personal information. These rights are designed to give you meaningful control over your data and how it's used. Exercising these rights is straightforward through your account settings or by contacting customer support.
Access Your Data
You can request a copy of all personal information Fubo TV holds about you. This includes account details, viewing history, payment records, and communication logs. Data access requests are typically fulfilled within 30 days.
Correct Inaccuracies
Update or correct your personal information at any time through account settings. Keeping your information accurate ensures you receive proper service and communications. Most profile information can be edited directly without contacting support.
Delete Your Account
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data. Upon deletion, your viewing history, preferences, and account information will be permanently removed, subject to legal retention requirements for billing and tax purposes.
Opt-Out Options
Control marketing communications, targeted advertising, and data sharing preferences. Customize notification settings to receive only the communications you want while maintaining essential service updates.
Data Security Measures
Protecting your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse is a top priority for Fubo TV. The platform employs multiple layers of security controls, including encryption, access restrictions, and continuous monitoring. These measures align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure your data remains safe.
All data transmitted between your devices and Fubo TV servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. Payment information is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and sensitive data is tokenized to minimize exposure. Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for their job functions, and all access is logged and monitored for suspicious activity.
Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments help identify and address potential security gaps. Fubo TV maintains an incident response plan to quickly detect, contain, and remediate any security breaches. In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, the platform is committed to prompt notification and transparent communication about the incident and remediation steps.
Children's Privacy Protection
Fubo TV takes special precautions to protect children's privacy and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The service is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and Fubo TV does not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided information without proper authorization, contact customer support immediately for account review and data removal.
Parental controls are available to help parents manage what content their children can access. These controls allow you to set viewing restrictions, create child-friendly profiles, and monitor viewing activity. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss online privacy and safe streaming practices with their children as part of responsible digital citizenship.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most online services, Fubo TV uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and gather analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember your preferences, maintain your login session, and track how you use the service. Understanding these technologies helps you make informed decisions about privacy settings.
Essential cookies are necessary for basic service functionality, including authentication, security, and load balancing. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use Fubo TV. Performance cookies collect anonymous information about service usage, helping identify technical issues and improve platform performance. Analytics cookies provide insights into viewing patterns and user behavior, informing content decisions and feature development.
You can control cookie settings through your web browser or device settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some features or functionality. Fubo TV respects Do Not Track browser settings and provides opt-out mechanisms for non-essential tracking. Third-party cookies from advertising partners can be managed through industry opt-out tools and privacy settings.
International Data Transfers
Fubo TV operates globally and may transfer your information to servers located in different countries for processing and storage. These international data transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection regardless of where it's processed. Data protection standards vary by jurisdiction, and Fubo TV implements contractual measures to maintain consistent privacy protections.
For users in the European Union and other regions with strict data protection laws, Fubo TV utilizes standard contractual clauses and other approved transfer mechanisms to ensure legal compliance. The platform continuously monitors regulatory changes and updates data handling practices to meet evolving privacy requirements across different jurisdictions.
Privacy Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data practices, legal requirements, or service features. Material changes will be communicated through email, in-app notifications, or prominent website announcements before taking effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were last made.
Continued use of Fubo TV services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. However, for significant changes that materially affect your privacy rights, Fubo TV may seek explicit consent before implementing new practices. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how their information is protected and used.
Contact Information and Support
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information can be directed to Fubo TV's privacy team through multiple channels. Customer support representatives are trained to handle privacy inquiries and can escalate complex issues to specialized privacy officers. Response times vary by request complexity but typically occur within 5-10 business days.
For formal privacy requests such as data access, correction, or deletion, written submissions through the designated privacy contact channels ensure proper documentation and processing. Include sufficient details about your request and account information to facilitate efficient handling. Fubo TV is committed to responsive communication and transparent resolution of privacy concerns.
Conclusion
Your privacy is fundamental to Fubo TV's relationship with users. This comprehensive privacy policy demonstrates the platform's commitment to transparency, security, and user control over personal information. By understanding how your data is collected, used, and protected, you can confidently enjoy Fubo TV's streaming services while maintaining control over your privacy.
Privacy is an ongoing conversation, not a one-time agreement. Fubo TV continuously evaluates and improves privacy practices to adapt to new technologies, emerging threats, and evolving user expectations. Your feedback and concerns help shape these practices, ensuring the service remains trustworthy and user-focused. Thank you for choosing Fubo TV and trusting the platform with your entertainment needs.