Backpack Wallet

Privacy Policy

The Backpack Wallet privacy policy tells you what information Backpack's developer can collect when you use the wallet. It also says why it collects that information and who it may share it with. Most people click past it while installing, which is a shame, because a crypto wallet sits right next to your money and your onchain history.

This guide breaks the policy down in plain English. You'll see which document actually applies to you, what data it covers, and where the policy and the Chrome Web Store listing don't quite match. You'll also get practical steps to keep more of your activity private. It's a summary, not legal advice, so read the full policy before you rely on any detail.

Which Backpack Privacy Policy Applies to You?

Backpack runs a wallet and an exchange, and they don't share a single privacy document. Here's how it breaks down.

  • Wallet privacy policy: the PDF linked from the Privacy page on backpackwallet.net, issued by 200ms Labs Ltd and last updated November 24, 2022.
  • Backpack general policy: listed on the Backpack Wallet site for Backpack's services, products, website and app.
  • Backpack Europe policy: a separate version listed for Backpack's European entity.
  • Backpack UAE policy: a separate version listed for Backpack's UAE entity.

If you only use the browser extension or the wallet side of the app, the wallet policy is the one to start with. If you also open an exchange account, check which regional policy covers you on the support site. Exchange accounts usually involve far more personal data than a wallet does.

What Data Does the Backpack Wallet Privacy Policy Cover?

According to the policy, Backpack can collect your username and public key when you create a wallet. If you email support or sign up for a newsletter, it also gets your email address and whatever you put in that message.

Some data is collected automatically. The policy lists cookies, pixel tags, IP addresses, device identifiers and browsing activity. It also covers information that can come from app stores, login services and social networks. Blockchain transaction data is mentioned too, though that's already public on the chain for anyone to see.

What's missing from the list matters just as much. The policy doesn't name your Secret Recovery Phrase or private keys as data it collects. That lines up with Backpack's setup guide saying it can't recover your phrase for you.