Policy overview
eBay does not permit the sale of bulk email, Internet Protocol (IP), Instant Messenger (IM), or mailing lists that contain names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifying information. Any tools or software designed predominantly to send unsolicited commercial messages (UCE or "spam") will not be permitted.
Some Examples
- Identity Card Numbers: eBay does not permit the sale of items containing the identity card number of any living person and does not allow listings that show personal information of third parties such as addresses and telephone numbers.
- Identity Card Numbers (deceased persons): Items that contain identity card numbers of deceased persons, such as genealogy-related software or antique identity cards, may be listed. Listings of items that include an identity card number, such as old identity cards or old records, must specifically state that the identity card numbers do not belong to any living person.
- Identity Card: eBay does not permit the sale of any Identity Card of any person (living or deceased).
Why does eBay have this policy?
The ban on the sale of mailing lists and personal information is in place to promote a safe marketplace for all eBay members.
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.