If MetaMask or Consensys is sold or merges with another company, your personal data can be transferred to the new owner. The policy only commits to notifying you if the law requires it, not as a default.
This analysis describes what MetaMask's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
A corporate transaction could result in your wallet activity data, IP address history, and other personal information being acquired by an entity with entirely different privacy practices, and you may not receive advance notice before this happens.
In the event of a Consensys acquisition or asset sale, your financial metadata and identity-linked data could transfer to a new corporate owner whose privacy practices may differ significantly from those you agreed to, with notification contingent on legal requirements rather than as a default commitment.
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"If Consensys is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other corporate transaction, your personal information may be transferred to or acquired by a third party as part of that transaction. We will provide notice of any such change in ownership or control if required by applicable law.Excerpt from MetaMask's Privacy Policy
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A corporate transaction could result in your wallet activity data, IP address history, and other personal information being acquired by an entity with entirely different privacy practices, and you may not receive advance notice before this happens.
In the event of a Consensys acquisition or asset sale, your financial metadata and identity-linked data could transfer to a new corporate owner whose privacy practices may differ significantly from those you agreed to, with notification contingent on legal requirements rather than as a default commitment.
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