Provision record
MetaMask · MetaMask Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

GPC Browser Signal Honored for Privacy Preferences

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 289 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5148 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Notion Medium

we do honor legally-recognized browser-based mechanisms (such as the Global Privacy Control designed to signal your opt out choices under certain state laws).

Google Cloud Medium

When you use them, we'll validate your request by verifying your identity (for example, by confirming that you're signed in to your Google Account).

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Global Privacy Control ("GPC") is a setting you can enable in your web browser to communicate your privacy preference for not having certain information about your webpage visits collected across websites.

Excerpt from MetaMask's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
MetaMask Privacy Policy
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-037974
Document ID
CA-D-00280
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4cfbe9762731bfe658d18b0c1568e69aca6f8fd9ffe4429a18ab2c4903520ea6
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-037974
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:17:26 UTC
SHA-256: 4cfbe9762731bfe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-037974/gpc-browser-signal-honored-for-privacy-preferences/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's GPC Browser Signal Honored for Privacy Preferences clause do?

The clause states: “Global Privacy Control ("GPC") is a setting you can enable in your web browser to communicate your privacy preference for not having certain information about your webpage visits collected across websites.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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