Are ebay allowed to give out my telephone number to buyers and sellers without my permission?

scotavia
Conversationalist

I currently have a return case with a seller.

They have been contacting me on my home phone.

They say they got it from ebay.

 

Are ebay allowed to give out my home telephone number like this?

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red_magpie
Experienced Mentor

Are ebay allowed to give out my home telephone number like this?

 

Only for members who have been in a recent transaction with you. Contact details can be requested here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ebayadvsearch?_sofindtype=9

 

EBay isn't anonymous. You are enteirng into a contract to buy or sell with another member. You both have a right to know who each other is, and how to contact them.

 

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