Consensys releases an update to the MetaMask privacy policy, clarifying that it does not collect private keys or sell personal information, among other things

ChainCatcher message, Consensys has released an update to the MetaMask privacy statement, which mainly includes:

1. A clearer explanation of which specific elements in the privacy statement are related to MetaMask and what each element means for MetaMask users. This includes increasing transparency on how IP addresses are handled when using MetaMask;
2. Additional background information related to Consensys's overall personal information processing activities;
3. A clear definition of the products and services covered by the privacy statement, removing Codefi and Quorum, and adding MetaMask Institutional, MetaMask Developer, Linea, Teku, Besu, and Phosphor.

For MetaMask users, Consensys will:

1. Not collect private keys;
2. Not sell personal information;
3. Not collect or retain personal information unless necessary to provide services and a good user experience;
4. Not collect financial payment or banking information; however, when users utilize deposit and withdrawal functions, these services may require submitting this information to third-party providers.