Mozilla has rewritten its Firefox browser Terms of Use following user backlash over broad language that suggested potential data misuse. The updated policy clarifies that Mozilla only processes user data to operate Firefox and does not claim ownership of user content. The company maintains its commitment to privacy while being transparent about limited data sharing with partners.
Mozilla updated Firefox's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice, removing previous commitments to not sell user data, which sparked community backlash. The organization clarified that while it doesn't sell data in conventional ways, legal definitions of 'selling data' vary across jurisdictions, necessitating the language change. Recent executive appointments and management changes at Mozilla coincide with these policy shifts.
Mozilla is updating its Terms of Use and Privacy Notice for Firefox, clarifying language around data licensing and user content rights. The changes address community concerns about data privacy, emphasizing that Mozilla maintains limited data sharing with partners while preserving user privacy through various technical measures.