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Public Visibility of Account Information

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What it is

The policy states that all account information except email address is publicly visible on OpenSea, and acknowledges that publicly posted content may persist on third-party sites even after removal from OpenSea.

This analysis describes what OpenSea'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)

This provision establishes that the scope of public disclosure for account data is broad, covering all account information except email address, and the policy explicitly notes that removal from OpenSea does not guarantee removal from other locations on the internet. This has direct implications for data deletion requests and the practical scope of user control over personal information.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, account information other than email address is visible to any party accessing OpenSea. The agreement acknowledges that once information is public it may persist elsewhere on the internet, which affects the practical outcome of deletion requests submitted under data subject rights frameworks.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Navigate to the 'Submit a request' link on OpenSea's website, specify your deletion request, and reference the applicable data protection law. OpenSea may request identity verification before processing.

Cross-platform context

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Your Account Information (other than your email address) will be publicly visible. Remember public content can exist elsewhere on the internet even after you remove it from your account on OpenSea.

Excerpt from OpenSea's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision may require evaluation under GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) and CCPA deletion rights, as the policy acknowledges that publicly visible content may persist on third-party platforms beyond OpenSea's control.

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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 →

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenSea Privacy Policy
Entity
OpenSea
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014822
Document ID
CA-D-00210
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3401c3c3ce9929583cb3d2d39dfd1d62dd13b5de1dec21c748453ae7951b76d6
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenSea
Document: OpenSea Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-014822
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:33:11 UTC
SHA-256: 3401c3c3ce992958…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/opensea/opensea-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-014822/public-visibility-of-account-information/
Accessed: Sept. 9, 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 OpenSea's Public Visibility of Account Information clause do?

This provision establishes that the scope of public disclosure for account data is broad, covering all account information except email address, and the policy explicitly notes that removal from OpenSea does not guarantee removal from other locations on the internet. This has direct implications for data deletion requests and the practical scope of user control over personal information.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, account information other than email address is visible to any party accessing OpenSea. The agreement acknowledges that once information is public it may persist elsewhere on the internet, which affects the practical outcome of deletion requests submitted under data subject rights frameworks.

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