MetaMask gives users the ability to replace the default Infura connection with a different network provider, which would prevent Infura from collecting your IP address and wallet address going forward.
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
This is the primary practical privacy control available to MetaMask users; exercising it can materially reduce the amount of identity-linked financial data collected by Consensys, but it requires technical knowledge to implement correctly.
Switching your RPC provider is the most direct action you can take to limit Consensys's collection of your IP address and wallet address; however, doing so requires navigating MetaMask's advanced settings and selecting a trusted alternative provider, which may be challenging for less technical users.
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"You can change your RPC provider in MetaMask settings to a non-Infura provider if you do not want this data collected by Infura.Excerpt from MetaMask's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The availability of an opt-out mechanism is relevant to GDPR's requirement that data subjects have meaningful control over processing, particularly where processing relies on legitimate interests as a legal basis.
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This is the primary practical privacy control available to MetaMask users; exercising it can materially reduce the amount of identity-linked financial data collected by Consensys, but it requires technical knowledge to implement correctly.
Switching your RPC provider is the most direct action you can take to limit Consensys's collection of your IP address and wallet address; however, doing so requires navigating MetaMask's advanced settings and selecting a trusted alternative provider, which may be challenging for less technical users.
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