CA-C-001205
Coinbase — Coinbase Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
April 2, 2026
Effective date
April 2, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
−1 sentence removed
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Event Summary

Coinbase removed a single sentence from its privacy policy that previously stated 'Previous Privacy Policy can be found here.' This removal eliminates the direct link or reference to accessing prior versions of the policy. Users can no longer use this specific sentence to locate archived versions of Coinbase's privacy policy through the current document.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated policy no longer includes a direct reference sentence pointing to previous versions of the privacy policy. This means users cannot locate archived versions through this specific sentence in the current document. The practical effect is that users seeking prior policy versions must find them through alternative means, such as the Internet Archive, Coinbase support, or account history pages if those channels remain available.

Governance Analysis

This change affects how users can access prior versions of Coinbase's privacy policy through the current document. While the removal is minor, it eliminates a direct navigation pathway that some users may have relied on to review policy evolution or understand how Coinbase's data handling practices have changed over time.

If No Action Is Taken

Users will no longer see a direct reference to prior privacy policy versions within the current policy document and must locate archived versions through alternative means.

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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
aad50cfa4aefa3a709a493080840a732b285aa41337e3aa933ee6f7fea2adc43
March 25, 2026 06:05 UTC
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Current Version
22493053504f8a8557d95a546f908fbd01614307078ddcc3c0caec9a4013504c
April 2, 2026 06:02 UTC
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Change Detected
April 2, 2026 06:02 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.coinbase.com/legal/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Coinbase
Document: Coinbase Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001205
Captured: 2026-04-02 06:02:05 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-02-coinbase-coinbase-privacy-policy-1205/
Accessed: May 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change removes a navigational reference rather than altering substantive privacy rights or data handling practices. No new compliance obligations are created. The removal is editorial and does not affect how user data is collected, used, or disclosed under the updated policy. Compliance teams should confirm that prior policies remain accessible through other channels to ensure audit trails and historical documentation remain intact.

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Document Context

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Document
Coinbase Privacy Policy
Entity
Coinbase
Captured
April 2, 2026
Source URL
https://www.coinbase.com/legal/privacy
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