We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time which will be indicated by changing the date at the top of this page. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account), by means of a notice on our Services prior to the change becoming effective, or as otherwise required by law.
1. Acceptance of this privacy policy
By accessing and using our Services, you signify acceptance to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Where we require your consent to process your personal information, we will ask for your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described further below. We may provide additional "just-in-time" disclosures or information about the data processing practices of specific Services. These notices may supplement or clarify our privacy practices or may provide you with additional choices about how we process your data. If you do not agree with or you are not comfortable with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, you should immediately discontinue access or use of our Services.
2. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO YOU
| Where You Reside | Services Provided | Your Operating Entity | Contact Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU and the United Kingdom | Digital Currency services | Coinbase Europe, Limited. Company No: 675475 | 70 Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2, Ireland |
| Germany | Digital Currency services | Coinbase Germany GmbH. Company No: HRB 213709 B. BaFin-ID 10158674 | Kurfürstendamm 22, 10719 Berlin, Germany |
| United States | Digital Currency services, Fiat Wallet services | Coinbase, Inc. CA Entity No.: C3548456 | Coinbase, Inc. c/o C T Corporation System 818 West Seventh St., Ste. 930 Los Angeles, California 90017 |
The CB operating entity you contract with determines the means and purposes of processing your personal information in relation to the Services provided to you (typically referred to as a “data controller”). You may be asked to provide personal information anytime you are in contact with any CB companies. The CB companies may share your personal information with each other and use it consistent with this Privacy Policy. They may also combine it with other information to provide and improve our products, services, and content (additional details below). For example, even if you do not reside in the United States (the “US”), your information may be shared with Coinbase, Inc. which provides global support for all Services including technical infrastructure, product development, security, compliance, fraud prevention, and customer support. If you have any questions about your CB Account, your personal information, or this Privacy Policy, please submit your request via our Support Portal.
3. THE PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal information is typically data that identifies an individual or relates to an identifiable individual. This includes information you provide to us, information which is collected about you automatically, and information we obtain from third parties. The definition of personal information depends on the applicable law based on your physical location. Only the definition that applies to your physical location will apply to you under this Privacy Policy. Information you provide to us. To establish an account and access our Services, we'll ask you to provide us with some important information about yourself. This information is either required by law (e.g. to verify your identity), necessary to provide the requested services (e.g. you will need to provide your bank account number if you'd like to link that account to CB), or is relevant for certain specified purposes, described in greater detail below. As we add new features and Services, you may be asked to provide additional information. If you choose not to share certain information with us, we may not be able to serve you as effectively or offer you our Services. Any information you provide to us that is not required is voluntary. We may collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, signature, utility bills, photographs, phone number, home address, and/or email.
- Formal Identification Information: Government issued identity document such as Passport, Driver's License, National Identity Card, State ID Card, Tax ID number, passport number, driver's license details, national identity card details, visa information, and/or any other information deemed necessary to comply with our legal obligations under financial or anti-money laundering laws.
- Institutional Information: Employer Identification number (or comparable number issued by a government), proof of legal formation (e.g. Articles of Incorporation), personal identification information for all material beneficial owners.
- Financial Information: Bank account information, payment card primary account number (PAN), transaction history, trading data, and/or tax identification.
