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It is now official. Google has acquired FeedBurner.

From the FAQ’s:

Q: What are the terms of the acquisition? How much did Google pay?
A: The terms of the acquisition are confidential, and the deal is officially closed.

Q: Will Google assume full operational control of FeedBurner, or will FeedBurner remain autonomous?
A. We are excited to have the FeedBurner team join the Google team. The FeedBurner website will remain operational as we continue to integrate their technologies with Google’s tools.

Q: How will the acquisition affect user privacy?
A: Google has a long-standing commitment to protecting the privacy of users’ personal information. FeedBurner users can expect the same high standards of privacy protection following this acquisition. We believe that notice and choice are the foundations of privacy. As such, we are committed to transparency for our end users, and to respecting the choices they make with regards to their privacy preferences. The transition to Google’s privacy policy and the opt-out mechanism we are providing for current FeedBurner users will help us achieve these goals.

Q: How will Google use the information gained from the FeedBurner acquisition?
A: Google’s privacy policy lets users know the types of information we receive and collect when you use our services, as well some of the steps we take to safeguard information.

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