Provision record
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Text Messaging Uses Automated Technology

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 217 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 921 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Mailchimp Medium

Mailchimp uses a combination of automated and human detection review processes to ensure that Members are complying with our Standard Terms of Use and this Acceptable Use Policy.

Oura Medium

Some features of our Services may use third-party automated technology to provide a more personalized experience, and to give you comprehensive insights about your data.

Slack Medium

We may use a variety of tools such as device fingerprinting to prevent issues and abuse. We may process, including in an automated fashion, Other Information to better understand how Slack is used or to prevent spam or abuse.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By subscribing to McDonald's text messaging program, you consent to receiving text marketing messages at the mobile number you provided using automated technology from or on behalf of McDonald's.

Excerpt from McDonald's's Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
McDonald's Terms of Use
Entity
McDonald's
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-050597
Document ID
CA-D-00626
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
29a5a7dffc5c60bf644d978dbbb1da6da79e53e1d412dbd448cb6dc5a8a16610
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: McDonald's
Document: McDonald's Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-050597
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:00:10 UTC
SHA-256: 29a5a7dffc5c60bf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-050597/text-messaging-uses-automated-technology/
Accessed: Aug. 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does McDonald's's Text Messaging Uses Automated Technology clause do?

The clause states: “By subscribing to McDonald's text messaging program, you consent to receiving text marketing messages at the mobile number you provided using automated technology from or on behalf of McDonald's.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 217 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by McDonald's.