Halifax invading my privacy or am I over reacting?

JBod · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:55

I just logged into my online banking account and found underneath a B&Q purchase a targetted advert, inline with my statement offering 10% cashback at Homebase!!

Leprechaun312 · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:56

is this in between your other purchases or is this at the bottom of the statment?

Bossk128 · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:58

I don't want any adverts on my bank statements. I wouldn't say an invasion of privacy, but I also wouldn't want it there. Can you complain?

neil_g · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:58

If it was targeted would it not be a b&q ad?

weringo · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:59

Leprechaun312 said:
is b&q and homebase not run by the same company

No

Edit: how did my post appear above the one I quoted?!

Leprechaun312 · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:59

neil_g said:
If it was targeted would it not be a b&q ad?

is b&q and homebase not run by the same company

[TW]Fox · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:59

neil_g said:
If it was targeted would it not be a b&q ad?

Whats the point, he's already a B&Q Customer. Homebase, however..

andicole0 · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:00

Think yourself lucky someone wants to pay for your bank statements.

Andi.

cb_linus · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:02

Does seem to be some very direct (and mildly annoying) marketing from Halifax - it's to promote their 'cashback extras' which you can disable in Cashback Extras -> Settings

me227 · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:03

Are Halifax/BOS not doing some cash back offer now?

It's probably related to that. Or you've got random adware on your computer.

neil_g · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:07

[TW]Fox;24997146 said:
Whats the point, he's already a B&Q Customer. Homebase, however..

Point being offer me discount for places I shop at.

[TW]Fox · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:10

neil_g said:
Point being offer me discount for places I shop at.

That doesn't benefit the advertiser much does it? You already shop there - better to target people who do not!

413x · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:27

Algorithm will probably target 'people who make purchases at similar outlets to advertiser'

Suarez7 · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:30

This is only the start of things to come my friend.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

Let the paranoia take control, don't fight it.

Good luck.

mattyfez · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:44

Hmm, banks defend their charges on the basis it pays for free banking, then cream advertising revenue on top?

[TW]Fox · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:49

mattyfez said:
Hmm, banks defend their charges on the basis it pays for free banking, then cream advertising revenue on top?

It's almost as if they are commercial organisations :eek:

Gilly · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:52

Absolutely disgusting

JBod · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:53

Just to be clear, this was inserted into the middle of my statement. Right underneath my B&Q purchase. Clearly this isn't randomly inserted advertising which while I wouldn't like I wouldn't be so concerned over.

The fact it has specifically picked up a B&Q purchase and offered a competitor discount means something at Halifax is actively scanning my statement.

dowie · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:54

while it might be a bit irritating its not a breach of privacy

Gilly · 24 Sep 2013 at 18:55

JBod said:
Just to be clear, this was inserted into the middle of my statement. Right underneath my B&Q purchase. Clearly this isn't randomly inserted advertising which while I wouldn't like I wouldn't be so concerned over.

The fact it has specifically picked up a B&Q purchase and offered a competitor discount means something at Halifax is actively scanning my statement.

Yes, it'll be a bot looking for text. I imagine it would have offered b&q if it had found homebase.

Can't see an invasion.