Legal & Data Security
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2024 • Non-Custodial Architecture & Zero-Knowledge Standard
1. Explicit Zero-Knowledge of Private Keys
Hardware Wallet Guide operates purely as an educational, non-custodial resource for cryptocurrency traders and self-custody investors. We do not provide custody, wallet software, seed phrase storage, or key generation services. Under no circumstances do we collect, process, transmit, or store private keys, recovery seed phrases, passphrases, or blockchain transaction credentials.
2. Visitor Data & Server Logs
When you browse our guides, our web servers record standard, anonymized access logs strictly for performance maintenance and DDoS mitigation. These technical logs contain basic device headers, browser type, referring URLs, and truncated IP addresses that cannot be cross-referenced to identify individual users or crypto wallet addresses.
3. Privacy-Preserving Analytics & Cookies
We employ privacy-first analytics tools that do not use cross-site tracking cookies or persistent fingerprinting. Aggregated metrics such as page views, guide completion rates, and outbound hardware link interactions are measured solely to improve content clarity and technical accuracy without tracking individual identities.
4. External Links & Hardware Manufacturers
Our guides include verified direct links to official hardware wallet vendors (e.g., Ledger, Trezor, BitBox, Coldcard). When you navigate to an external manufacturer website, their independent privacy terms, shipping protocols, and data practices apply. We encourage all users to review manufacturer security policies prior to purchasing devices.
5. Inquiries & Policy Updates
We periodically update this policy to reflect new security protocols and regulatory standards. For questions regarding data practices or our zero-knowledge policy, contact our research team at privacy@hardwarewalletguide.com.