Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Overview

Vela Wallet is a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how it is handled.

What We Do NOT Collect

  • Private keys — Your passkey private key is managed entirely by your operating system (iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager). Vela Wallet never has access to it.
  • Seed phrases — Vela Wallet does not use seed phrases. There are none to collect.
  • Transaction contents — We do not monitor, log, or analyze your on-chain transactions.
  • Personal identity — We do not require your name, email, phone number, or any government ID to use the wallet.

What We Store

Passkey Public Key

When you create a wallet, your passkey's public key (not private key) is uploaded to our Passkey Index server. This enables cross-device sign-in — if you lose your device, you can recover your wallet on a new one by signing in with the same iCloud or Google account.

The public key is stored on the Gnosis blockchain via a smart contract and is publicly readable. It cannot be used to sign transactions or move your funds.

Account Name

The account name you choose during wallet creation is stored alongside your public key on the Passkey Index server. This helps identify your wallet during cross-device sign-in. Choose a name that does not reveal your real identity if you prefer to remain pseudonymous.

On-Device Data

Wallet configuration, token balances, transaction history, and RPC endpoint preferences are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data is not transmitted to our servers.

Third-Party Services

Vela Wallet interacts with the following external services:

  • Blockchain RPC nodes — To query balances and submit transactions. Your wallet address is visible to these providers.
  • Vela Bundler — To relay ERC-4337 UserOperations to the blockchain. The bundler sees your signed transaction data but cannot modify it.
  • Chain Data Index — To fetch token metadata and chain information. No wallet-specific data is sent.
  • iCloud Keychain / Google Password Manager — Your passkey is synced by your operating system. Refer to Apple's or Google's privacy policies for details.

Data Retention

Public key records on the Passkey Index are stored indefinitely on the Gnosis blockchain. On-device data is deleted when you log out or uninstall the app. We do not maintain server-side backups of your local wallet data.

Open Source

Vela Wallet is fully open source. You can audit the code, verify our claims, and self-host all backend services. See our GitHub repository.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, open an issue on GitHub.