If Smartsheet is sold, merged, or undergoes a major business transaction, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring company as part of that deal.
This analysis describes what Smartsheet'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
In the event of a corporate transaction, your personal data could be transferred to a new company with different privacy practices, and you may have limited ability to prevent that transfer.
The updated privacy policy states that only Smartsheet's U.S.-based affiliates participate in the EU-U.S., UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Previously, the policy referenced participation by Smartsheet and its affiliates without geographic qualification. This narrowed scope may affect the data transfer mechanisms available for processing personal data from EU, UK, and Swiss users if non-U.S. affiliates are involved in data handling. The policy does not explicitly describe alternative transfer mechanisms for non-U.S. affiliates.
View change record →Your personal data including contact details, usage history, and account information could be transferred to a new corporate owner if Smartsheet is acquired or merged, potentially subjecting your data to a different company's privacy practices.
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"We may disclose or transfer your personal data in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.Excerpt from Smartsheet's Privacy Policy
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In the event of a corporate transaction, your personal data could be transferred to a new company with different privacy practices, and you may have limited ability to prevent that transfer.
Your personal data including contact details, usage history, and account information could be transferred to a new corporate owner if Smartsheet is acquired or merged, potentially subjecting your data to a different company's privacy practices.
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