Why You Shouldn't Like Cheerios on Facebook

Cheerios has about 1 million fans on Facebook. Here's why you shouldn't be one of them.

On Tuesday, Cheerios parent company General Mills updated the privacy policy on its website. The new language alerts consumers that they waive their right to sue the company if they download coupons or like any General Mills brands on Facebook. As The New York Times notes, those who become Facebook fans of General Mills products will then be required to use informal negotiation via email or go through arbitration — rather than the courts — to seek relief if they have a dispute with the company.