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Proxy infrastructure used to eliminate device IP from third-party requests

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 298 of 352 platforms
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we may run the request through a proxy to improve performance and/or privacy for you

Excerpt from MetaMask's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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-078121
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-078121
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:17:26 UTC
SHA-256: 4cfbe9762731bfe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-078121/proxy-infrastructure-used-to-eliminate-device-ip-from-third-party-requests/
Accessed: Oct. 3, 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 Proxy infrastructure used to eliminate device IP from third-party requests clause do?

The clause states: “we may run the request through a proxy to improve performance and/or privacy for you”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 298 platforms. See the full comparison.

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