And if we don't know what is being logged how can we make an informed decision as to whether to allow it or not? And what is its purpose?
This is what Humax say (sorry for the rather long post):
HUMAX PRIVACY POLICY
Please be aware that information may be collected automatically during use of the TV Portal on the Humax Set Top Box (‘STB’). This Privacy Policy explains how we, Humax Co., LTD, and any member of the Humax group of companies (“Humaxâ€) may collect, store and use such information.
Log Files
Information may be collected using ‘log files’. Log files are small files placed on our server when a user logs onto and uses the TV Portal. These are not used to collect name, contact details, or any other information which personally identifies the subscriber/ users, nor is the information linked to them.
What information is collected?
- MAC address - the unique number which identifies that the STB can connect to the internet.
- IP address - the unique number which identifies the STB at the moment of connection and its location on the internet.
- STB software update status.
- We collect the number of times a specific service has been accessed through the TV Portal for example, Internet Radio Service and YouTube. We do not track how that service is used, for example what particular radio station, or which YouTube features were used or for how long.
How Are Log Files Used?
Information from log files is used to measure demand for particular TV Portal services to help us decide:
- how access to these services can be delivered and improved
- whether they might be suitable to deliver certain advertisements and promotions or content
- whether we incur charges with the service provider when their service is accessed.
Consenting to Log Files - First Use
We will not use log files without prior agreement. When the TV Portal is accessed for the very first time, the user (‘First User’) will be asked to accept or reject the use of log files on the STB. By pressing ‘Yes’ the First User is confirming on their own and on each subsequent user’s behalf, that he/she is over 16 years old, has read and accepts this Privacy Policy, and is authorised to set and change the privacy preference for and on behalf of any STB user.
Consenting to Log Files - Subsequent Uses
Users can check and change the privacy preference any time they log onto the TV Portal, by pressing the Blue Privacy Policy key on the initial page and following the instructions. A red ‘User Agreement’ key on the Privacy Policy window shows it has been accepted. Pressing ‘No’ may mean that certain TV Portal services, such as Internet Radio Service and YouTube, will not be available.