RealNetworks adds missing privacy statement

After being roundly criticized for secretly collecting data from users, media streaming software maker Real Networks Inc. revamped its privacy policy, adding a statement explaining that the company collects globally unique identifiers, or GUIDs, on Monday. "RealNetworks uses GUIDs for statistical purposes and to personalize the services that are offered within our products, reads the changed privacy policy. "We may use GUIDs to understand the interests and needs of our users so that we can offer valuable personalized services such as customized RealPlayer channels." Story to follow. -- Robert Lemos, ZDNN