Mailing lists and personal information policy
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Policy overview
eBay doesn't allow the listing of names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or other personal information, such as social security numbers or contact information.
Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.
What are the guidelines?
With a few exceptions, mailing lists and similar types of bulk information aren't allowed on eBay.
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Telephone numbers are allowed as part of the sale of a legitimate business, but only if:
The phone number is not a toll-free number Your listing makes it clear that the phone number is being sold as part of the sale of the business
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Bulk email lists, including:
Information on how to obtain bulk email lists
E-zines with opt-in bulk email lists Instant messenger (IM) information Internet protocol (IP) information Leads that may provide possible sales information Social networking accounts, including but not limited to, invitations to networking sites that haven't been open to the public yet Software or tools designed to send unsolicited email (spam) or harvest email addresses Software, tools, or services designed to send unsolicited texts or instant messages
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Why does eBay have this policy?
eBay is always looking for ways to improve the buying and selling experience. As part of this effort, we don't allow the sale of mailing lists, website traffic-driving services, or personal information.
