What Coinbase's terms say
Coinbase's terms of service and privacy policy have 48 rated points: 0 serious, 17 bad, 17 worth knowing and 14 good. 34 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 14 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Coinbase
Bad 15
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (New York, USA)
Where it says this ↗Information is gathered about you through third parties
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you
This service reserves the right to disclose your personal information without notifying you
Where it says this ↗This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation
This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
Where it says this ↗The service is only available in some countries approved by its government
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 10
No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗Third parties are involved in operating the service
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Where it says this ↗You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
You are solely responsible for claims made against the service and agree to indemnify the service.
Where it says this ↗
Good 9
The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Details are provided about what kind of information they collect
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
Your personal data is not sold
Where it says this ↗A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
Where it says this ↗When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance
When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance.
Where it says this ↗The data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about security practices
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Coinbase account
Bad 2
Your provided identifiable information is actively checked by the service
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your account can be deleted without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 7
This service is only available to users over a certain age
Where it says this ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗You must create an account to use this service
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗Alternative accounts are not allowed
Where it says this ↗You are not allowed to use pseudonyms, as trust and transparency between users regarding their identities is relevant to the service
You are not allowed to use pseudonyms, as trust and transparency between users regarding their identities is relevant to the service.
Where it says this ↗
Good 5
You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗30 days of notice are given before closing your account
60 days of notice are given before closing your account
Where it says this ↗You can retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗Two factor authentication is provided for your account
Where it says this ↗
The documents
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.