Information about the New Terms of Use and Updated Privacy Notice for Firefox

[AshleyT]

For the first time, we’re introducing a Terms of Use for Firefox, alongside an updated Privacy Notice.

Earlier today, we published a blog post explaining why we’re making this change and what it means for you.

Now, we want to hear from you.

We’re committed to engaging with our community and keeping you informed about how we build Firefox—and why we make the decisions we do. Firefox wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of our users, and we want to continue working together to build a better internet for all.

To kick off the discussion, here are a few key points from the blog post:

• Transparency matters. We’re introducing a Terms of Use to provide clarity on what users agree to before starting to browse.
• Privacy remains a priority. Our updated Privacy Notice gives a more detailed, easy-to-read explanation of our data practices.
• You stay in control. Firefox is designed to respect user choice, with responsible defaults and simple tools to manage your data.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Check out the full blog post and share your feedback here. If you have any questions, let us know—we’ll be actively monitoring the discussion and will reply where we can.

Update

Thank you all for taking the time to share your questions and reactions. We’ve been listening and made some updates to address areas of concern. I’ve started a new discussion topic covering what’s changed in the Terms of Use based on your feedback, and clearing up a few points of confusion.

[seva]

I think Mozilla hasn't communicated with the community for too long, and given the choice between bankruptcy and communication, it will choose bankruptcy.

[Comrade]

@muchwhales, You're whole post is wonderful. I appreciate you for taking all that time to lay out everything so clearly. You're text below really strikes me as the crux of the argument for everyone. Thank you for stating it so clearly.

@muchwhales wrote:

It's great that you explain technologies like OHTTP, but you're still making the same mistake here: "How does Mozilla utilize OHTTP for your benefit?" You do not utilize OHHTP for my benefit. You utilize it to your benefit, because it benefits me the most if you didn't collect any data at all. No OHTTP needed. If you're unwilling to concede this most basic point, what hope is there that anything else you're saying shouldn't be similarly dishonest?

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[pg_78]

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@muchwhales wrote:

1. Do not veil the information you're trying to communicate in ambiguity, or lengthy prose
3. Do not respond to people's concerns with vagueness, "empty" (low-entropy) words. Less is better
4. Structure your text so that the most critical information is also the most visible. Cut the fluff
5. Include the real reason in brief, clear wording if you can. Say that you can't disclose it otherwise (and why)
6. Don't include qualifiers that can be interpreted only with context that the readers don't have

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And a meta-step: write in your own words, without using LLMs.

All the goals above are very difficult to achieve if you outsource your communication to ChatGPT and allow it to turn everything into patronising, evasive corporate-speak.