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Business Transfer Data Disclosure

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What it is

If Runway is sold, merges with another company, or undergoes bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner as a business asset.

This analysis describes what Runway'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)

The clause establishes a mechanism for user data to transfer to new corporate entities or third parties upon specified business events, without requiring separate user consent at the time of transfer. This operational authorization applies regardless of whether the user is notified of the specific transaction or transaction parties.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

In a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, your personal data becomes a transferable business asset and may be disclosed to prospective buyers and ultimately transferred to an acquiring entity, which may operate under different privacy practices.

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
    If you wish to minimize data held by Runway that could be transferred in a business transaction, email privacy@runwayml.com to request deletion of your personal data, or delete your account via the instructions at https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402108479379-Deleting-your-account.

How other platforms handle this

Character.AI Medium

We may disclose certain information, in connection with or during negotiations or closing of any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

Telegram Medium

By issuing a chargeback or refund request for Premium subscriptions paid for through a third party, you agree to allow Telegram to release necessary data to that third party regarding your account status and Telegram Premium purchases.

Discord Medium

We may share your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, acquisition, or dissolution, transaction, or proceeding involving all or a portion of our business.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may disclose information about you in the context of actual or prospective business transactions (e.g., investments in Runway, financing of Runway, public stock offerings, or the sale, transfer or merger of all or part of our business, assets or shares), for example, we may need to disclose certain information about you to prospective counterparties and their advisers. We may also disclose information about you to an acquirer, successor, or assignee of Runway as part of any merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, and/or in the event of an insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership in which information about you is transferred to one or more unaffiliated parties as one of our business assets.

— Excerpt from Runway's Runway Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Business transfer data disclosures are evaluated under GDPR Articles 6 and 13 in EU/UK contexts, where transfers must have a lawful basis and users must be informed of new data controllers. Under CCPA, acquirers who receive personal information are generally required to honor opt-out elections and existing privacy commitments unless users are notified and given an opportunity to opt out. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The provision permits disclosure to prospective counterparties and their advisers prior to transaction completion, which broadens the universe of parties who may access personal data before any deal closes. This is common in M&A contexts but creates interim privacy exposure during due diligence phases. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users have GDPR-based rights to be informed of a new data controller and may have rights to object; the policy does not specify notification procedures in the event of a business transfer. California residents have CCPA-based rights that any successor must honor. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should be aware that their employee data processed through Runway could transfer to an acquirer, potentially requiring renegotiation of data processing agreements. Due diligence on Runway as a vendor should include review of data transfer provisions in the context of potential ownership changes. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should monitor for material changes to Runway's ownership structure and review the policy's change notification provisions to understand how users will be informed of a business transfer. Data processing agreements with Runway should include provisions addressing continuity of data protection obligations upon change of control.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over consumer data practices in business transactions and has issued guidance on data transfers during mergers and acquisitions
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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
Runway Privacy Policy
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004251
Document ID
CA-D-00446
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
abffd085133cb5579dda66c35fe22ffd6d418b7de61e23341f0e752e65e63459
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004251
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:30:40 UTC
SHA-256: abffd085133cb557…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-privacy-policy/business-transfer-data-disclosure/
Accessed: June 17, 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 Runway's Business Transfer Data Disclosure clause do?

The clause establishes a mechanism for user data to transfer to new corporate entities or third parties upon specified business events, without requiring separate user consent at the time of transfer. This operational authorization applies regardless of whether the user is notified of the specific transaction or transaction parties.

How does this clause affect you?

In a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, your personal data becomes a transferable business asset and may be disclosed to prospective buyers and ultimately transferred to an acquiring entity, which may operate under different privacy practices.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 6 platforms. See the full comparison.

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