Reviews for Rakuten: Get Cash Back For Shopping
Rakuten: Get Cash Back For Shopping by Rakuten
860 reviews
- Rated 1 out of 5by Firefox user 14468774, 6 years agoVery intrusive on privacy. Of course the add-on requires to see what you are browsing to be capable of finding other prices, but this requires a lot of trust in the developers.
Moreover, when trying to login through Google Ebates requires these permissions:
"Ebates wants to access your Google Account
This will allow Ebates to:
Read, compose, send, and permanently delete all your email from Gmail"
...why would they require to send/delete email from your account is far beyond me.
Bottom line: Great add-on but requires a lot of trust into the developer... but considering they are attempting to takeover your email account, I see no reason to trust them.
One star will stay until this privacy issue is resolved.Developer response
posted 6 years agoThis feature helps us identify a store's order confirmation email so we can get Cash Back added to your account quicker. Unfortunately, this message originates from Google, and Ebates is unable to adjust it to reflect the feature’s actual use. We will never use this feature to create, send, delete, or modify emails on your behalf.
You can "Unlink" your Gmail Account Permissions with Ebates here: https://www.ebates.com/account-settings.htm and still be able to use your Gmail address for Cash Back shopping with Ebates. - Rated 3 out of 5by Firefox user 13466190, 6 years agoEbates seems to be a good thing for online shoppers. I have been building an amount to make a purchase of "something nice". I will review again when I actually use my "points" to buy something.
Developer response
posted 6 years agoIt's always good to get something nice, and we'll give you something nice in return: Cash Back! - Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 13874603, 6 years agoI get a check quarterly for doing things online I would do anyway.
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 14061990, 6 years agoEbates is like found money. It reminds me to click on it for rebate and then deposits it in my Paypal account. Wonderful
- Rated 5 out of 5by GoldenJuju, 6 years agoWow, I am saving so much money this year by using Ebates. Thank you Ebates I have received my moneys from Ebates already and will be receiving more moneys in the near future.. Ebates is for real!
- Rated 4 out of 5by Firefox user 14413117, 6 years agoso far so good but haven't asked for any money yet.
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 12248402, 6 years agoAlways reliable and dependable to find the best deal!
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 14461354, 6 years ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by Firefox user 14269816, 6 years ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 12536598, 6 years agoIf you wanna receive rebates on your purchases and convenient reminders of available coupon codes. GET THIS ADD-ON! Its an invaluable extension for anyone who does online shopping.
Developer response
posted 6 years agoWe measure it's value by how much money we can save our members! - Rated 5 out of 5by rgrandjean, 6 years agoGreat program and love getting money back regardless of how much.
- Rated 5 out of 5by Jonnet97030, 6 years agoSome sites don't play well with it, especially some European sites, and it loses things others like Honey find.
But Ebates really has sent me a bonafide check in the mail. That's more than I expect of a lot of companies these days. Thumbs up, do use. - Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 13547246, 6 years agoSo easy to use when using the add-on. Found coupons I didn't know were available.