🐕 Beagle Chat Wallet - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Beagle Chat Wallet ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension handles your information when you use our Solana wallet services.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Beagle Chat Wallet is designed with privacy-first principles. We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Personal Information: No names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
• Wallet Data: No seed phrases, private keys, or wallet addresses
• Transaction Data: No transaction history, amounts, or recipients
• Browsing Data: No website visits, browsing history, or user behavior
• Usage Analytics: No usage statistics, crash reports, or performance data
• Device Information: No device IDs, IP addresses, or system information
• Cookies or Tracking: No tracking cookies, pixels, or identifiers

3. Data Storage (Local Only)

All data related to your wallet is stored locally on your device only:

3.1 Encrypted Wallet Data

• Seed Phrases: Encrypted with AES-GCM using your password
• Private Keys: Derived locally and encrypted before storage
• Wallet Settings: User preferences stored in browser local storage
• dApp Permissions: Connection history stored locally only

3.2 Security Measures

• Encryption: Military-grade AES-GCM encryption
• Key Derivation: PBKDF2 with 100,000 iterations
• OS Integration: Optional keychain storage (macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager)
• No Cloud Storage: Nothing is synchronized or backed up to external servers

4. Network Communications

The extension only communicates with blockchain networks for essential wallet functionality:

4.1 Solana Blockchain

• RPC Calls: Standard blockchain queries for balance and transaction data
• Transaction Submission: Broadcasting signed transactions to the Solana network
• Public Data Only: All blockchain interactions use publicly available data

4.2 No Third-Party Services

• No analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
• No crash reporting services
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations

5. Permissions Usage

Our extension requests specific browser permissions for wallet functionality:

5.1 Storage Permission

• Purpose: Local storage of encrypted wallet data
• Data: Only encrypted wallet information and user preferences
• Scope: Limited to extension storage, never shared

5.2 ActiveTab Permission

• Purpose: Inject Solana wallet provider for dApp connectivity
• Usage: Only when users visit Solana dApps and choose to connect
• Data Access: No reading of page content or user data

5.3 Notifications Permission

• Purpose: Alert users to transaction confirmations and security events
• Content: Only wallet-related notifications
• Privacy: No notification content is logged or transmitted

5.4 Native Messaging Permission

• Purpose: Optional secure communication with OS keychain
• Usage: Enhanced security for users who install native host
• Data: Only encrypted keys for keychain storage

6. dApp Interactions

When you connect to decentralized applications (dApps):

6.1 Connection Process

• You explicitly approve each dApp connection
• Only your public wallet address is shared
• No private keys or sensitive data is transmitted
• Connection permissions are stored locally only

6.2 Transaction Signing

• You manually approve each transaction
• Transaction details are displayed for your review
• Signing occurs locally on your device
• Signed transactions are broadcast directly to Solana network

7. Third-Party Services

Beagle Chat Wallet does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The extension operates independently without external dependencies beyond the Solana blockchain network.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption at Rest: All sensitive data encrypted before storage
• Secure Key Management: Keys never stored in plaintext
• Minimal Attack Surface: No servers, databases, or external dependencies
• Regular Updates: Security patches and improvements

9. International Users

This privacy policy applies to users worldwide. Since we do not collect any personal data, there are no data transfer or residency concerns. All processing occurs locally on your device.

10. Children's Privacy

Our extension does not collect any information from users of any age. However, cryptocurrency management requires financial responsibility, and we recommend parental supervision for users under 18.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Since we don't collect contact information, users should check this page periodically for updates.

12. Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

• GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Chrome Web Store Policies: Google's developer policies
• Mozilla Add-on Policies: Firefox extension requirements

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices:

• Developer: Beagle Chat Wallet Team
• Contact: [Your Contact Email]
• Website: [Your Website URL]