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Data Transfer in Corporate Transactions

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What it is

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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.

How other platforms handle this

Squarespace Medium

If we're involved in a reorganization, merger, acquisition, sale of some or all of our assets or other business transaction, depending on the circumstances, we may disclose any of the information described in Section 2 above...

Lime Medium

if you are accessing and using Lime Services under a corporate account...you acknowledge and agree that Lime may share certain of your usage information with whomever provided you with access to the Lime Services

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 13 and 14 require data subjects to be informed of new data controllers when personal data is transferred; a corporate transaction transferring Consensys user data to a new entity may trigger …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

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-007285
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-007285
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:17:26 UTC
SHA-256: 4cfbe9762731bfe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007285/data-transfer-in-corporate-transactions/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's Data Transfer in Corporate Transactions clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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