WWE fans who have spent time browsing the company’s official website might want to pay attention because there could be money involved. A law firm is now looking into whether WWE.com shared visitors’ personal information with third parties without getting proper consent, and some fans could potentially qualify for compensation.
Law firm Levi & Korsinsky has launched an investigation into WWE.com’s use of online tracking technology. According to the firm’s notice, tools such as cookies, pixels and analytics software may have collected information about what visitors were doing on the website, including the videos they watched, articles they read and other pages they visited.
The big question is whether that information was shared with outside companies without users fully understanding or agreeing to it. That’s exactly what the law firm is trying to determine.
“Our firm is investigating whether WWE.com shared visitor information with third parties without consumers fully understanding or agreeing to it.”
What’s interesting is that the investigation isn’t necessarily limited to people who signed up for a WWE account or bought something through the website. The firm is inviting people who visited WWE.com or used its digital services to see whether they might qualify.
“If you visited WWE.com’s website or used WWE.com’s digital services, you may be eligible for compensation.”
The law firm is also making it clear that fans won’t have to pay anything just to submit their information. Levi & Korsinsky says there’s no cost or obligation to participate, and the firm only gets paid if money is recovered.
“There is no cost or obligation to participate.”
Of course, that doesn’t mean WWE has been found guilty of anything. This is still an investigation into possible privacy violations, and there’s no announced settlement or guaranteed payout for anyone who visited WWE.com.
Still, it’s an interesting situation for WWE, considering how many fans use its website to catch up on wrestling news, watch videos and follow their favorite Superstars. Whether the investigation actually leads to legal action or compensation is another question, but for now, the law firm is looking to hear from people who may have been affected.
Do you think WWE fans should be concerned about how their information is handled on the company’s website? Let us know in the comments below.
