A cryptocurrency wallet and browser extension that enables users to store, send, and receive Ethereum and other blockchain-based tokens while interacting with decentralized applications (dApps). The platform serves as a gateway between traditional web browsers and blockchain networks, handling sensitive financial data and private cryptographic keys. Their privacy and terms policies are critical for users as they govern how personal information, transaction data, and wallet security are managed in the largely unregulated cryptocurrency ecosystem.

2 Documents
36 All provisions 14 High severity 19 Medium severity 3 Low severity
2 Changes · 12 mo
Sep 2, 2026 Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Objective measurements
Counted directly from the archive for MetaMask — documents, captured versions, and detected changes.
2
Documents tracked
6
Versions captured
2
Changes · 12 mo
2
Changes · all-time
63.0 d
Avg between changes
6
Days since change
63 d
Longest stable stretch
ConductAtlas User-Protection Index
Provisional · scored on 3 of 6
38.9/100
Consumer tier · provisional until more dimensions are known
How is this scored? →
Baseline 38.9 here · corpus average 31.4 across 191 scored platforms Middle 50% Q1 18.4 · median 30.8 · Q3 42.3

Higher = more protective of you, the user/customer — a deliberately user-protective lens, not a universal “good vs bad” score. Computed algorithmically from MetaMask’s cited governance stances; no dimension we haven’t confidently read is ever counted against the score. Free, reproducible, and never purchasable.

Consumer tier · 38.9/100 · provisional · scored on 3 of 6
Arbitration & class action weight 22% 15.0
Data sharing & sale weight 20% not stated
AI training on your data weight 18% not stated
Data retention & deletion weight 15% 100.0
Content ownership & licence weight 15% not stated
Governance Coverage
Contract Terms
38 provisions · 16 high · 13 med
Liability Limitation
33 provisions · 20 high · 13 med
Privacy Rights
25 provisions · 6 high · 15 med
Data Usage
19 provisions · 7 high · 9 med
Data Collection
16 provisions · 3 high · 10 med
Data Sharing
14 provisions · 6 high · 8 med
Platform Discretion
12 provisions · 4 high · 7 med
Acceptable Use
11 provisions · 3 high · 8 med
Payment Fees
9 provisions · 9 med
Indemnification
9 provisions · 2 high · 7 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Required
AI Training: Not stated
Data Retention: Deleted after account closure
Class Action: Waived
Key Governance Provisions
High MEV Protection authorizes sharing transaction data with Searchers

Enabling MEV Protection triggers a specific data-sharing authorization, meaning users' transaction data is disclosed to external third parties as a direct consequence of activating the feature.

High Acceptable use policy prohibited activities

Violation of these prohibitions exposes users to potential termination of access and liability under the agreement's indemnification and breach provisions.

High Personal Information Transfer on Change of Ownership

All of a user's Personal Information may be transferred to a new entity upon a corporate transaction, and the user has no stated ability to prevent this transfer.

High Personal Information Stored in United States

Storage of Personal Information in the United States subjects it to U.S. law and may affect the privacy rights and protections available to users located in other jurisdictions.

High Personal Information Retention Period Policy

The retention period is bounded by necessity and user instruction but contains a broad carve-out allowing longer retention whenever law requires or permits it, which may extend retention beyond the u…

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Sep 2, 2026 Changes (12 months): 2 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 36
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Documents

MetaMask Privacy Policy

Medium

This document explains what data MetaMask collects about you and how it handles it. MetaMask does not collect your private keys or sell your Personal Information, and limits data collection …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
7 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

MetaMask Terms of Use

High

These terms govern how you can use MetaMask and what rights and responsibilities each side has. MetaMask makes no warranties about how its service performs, and your ability to recover …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
10 provisions 4 versions captured 1 significant change Version history →

Recent Changes

July 1, 2026 · MetaMask Terms of Use Medium

MetaMask updated its Terms of Use in June 2026, adding 59 sentences and modifying 24 others across 319 total sentences. Key changes include: explicit recognition that UK, EU, and EEA …

View change record →
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Medium Severity Provisions (19)

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Applicable Regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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EFTA / Reg E
United States Federal
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FAA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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Frequently Asked Questions

What MetaMask documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 MetaMask documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has MetaMask made in the past year?

MetaMask has made 2 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for MetaMask?

ConductAtlas has classified 36 provisions across MetaMask's tracked documents. 14 are rated high severity, 19 medium, and 3 low.

Can I get alerts when MetaMask changes their policies?

Yes. Monitor subscribers ($4.99/month) can add MetaMask to their watchlist and receive same-day email alerts whenever any tracked document changes.