CA-C-001851
Coinbase — Coinbase Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
March 6, 2026
Effective date
March 6, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
+1 sentence added · 12 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Coinbase updated its Privacy Policy on March 6, 2026, making primarily technical and formatting corrections. The changes include correcting section reference numbers throughout the policy (for example, changing references from Section 8 to Section 7, and Section 12 to Section 11), updating section headings for consistency (changing 'How Long We Retain Your Personal Information' to 'How Long We Keep Your Personal Information'), standardizing punctuation at the end of sentences, and correcting British English spelling (changing 'endeavor' to 'endeavour'). One sentence was added noting that previous versions of the Privacy Policy can be accessed through a link. These changes do not alter Coinbase's data practices, rights, or obligations; they correct internal document structure and formatting.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated Privacy Policy contains corrections to internal section references, heading language, and punctuation formatting. These are technical corrections that do not alter what data Coinbase collects, how it processes information, or what rights users have. The policy continues to describe Coinbase's data practices under the same substantive terms; the changes only correct how those terms are organized and referenced internally.

Governance Analysis

While operationally insignificant, these corrections ensure that internal cross-references within Coinbase's Privacy Policy are accurate and that users accessing archived versions can locate historical policy language. The changes do not alter data practices or user rights.

Key Clauses Affected

section references

Multiple internal references to policy sections were corrected to reflect updated numbering; operational substance of referenced provisions unchanged.

policy archive link

Updated policy now includes a link to previous versions, supporting transparency regarding policy history.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
df5f1aac36e507e2b54f7f627784ed657e1e68f545444ca61c3f7eaea81187bd
May 1, 2026 06:02 UTC
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Current Version
3611cfa8d336f2bcae38b11da99449cbeb97db2de70f41f8320ccf736aee69b7
March 6, 2026 18:27 UTC
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Change Detected
March 6, 2026 18:27 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.coinbase.com/legal/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Coinbase
Document: Coinbase Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001851
Captured: 2026-03-06 18:27:43 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-03-06-coinbase-coinbase-privacy-policy-1851/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is purely technical and editorial in nature. Coinbase corrected section reference numbers, standardized punctuation, adjusted a section heading, and added a reference link to previous policy versions. No changes to data processing practices, user rights, vendor disclosures, or regulatory obligations are evident. Compliance teams should verify that internal documentation and Data Protection Impact Assessments reference the correct sections post-update, but no substantive policy governance change has occurred.

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Document Context

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Document
Coinbase Privacy Policy
Entity
Coinbase
Captured
March 6, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coinbase.com/legal/privacy
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