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The clause establishes a procedural basis for data transfer in corporate restructuring events, permitting disclosure without separate user consent during the transaction process. This reflects standard practice for continuity of data handling obligations when business entities change ownership or structure.
Users' personal information may be shared with potential or actual acquirers as part of corporate transaction due diligence or completion, subject to the terms of the acquiring entity's privacy policy. The provision operates automatically upon initiation of such transactions without requiring individual user notification or consent.
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"We may share personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any proposed or actual merger, purchase, sale, or any other type of acquisition or business combination of all or any portion of our assets, or transfer of all or a portion of our business to another business.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes a procedural basis for data transfer in corporate restructuring events, permitting disclosure without separate user consent during the transaction process. This reflects standard practice for continuity of data handling obligations when business entities change ownership or structure.
Users' personal information may be shared with potential or actual acquirers as part of corporate transaction due diligence or completion, subject to the terms of the acquiring entity's privacy policy. The provision operates automatically upon initiation of such transactions without requiring individual user notification or consent.
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