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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TaoApp Wallet ("we", "us", or "our") handles your information. TaoApp Wallet is a non-custodial browser extension for the Bittensor network, operated by Latent Holdings ("the Company").
TaoApp Wallet does not collect, transmit, or store personal data on external servers. All wallet data is stored locally on your device.
1. Data Stored Locally
All wallet data is stored in your browser using the chrome.storage API. Nothing is sent to our servers.
| Data | Storage | Encrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Private keys and seed phrases | chrome.storage.local | Yes (AES-GCM + PBKDF2) |
| Session unlock key | chrome.storage.session | Yes (derived key, memory-only) |
| Account addresses and labels | chrome.storage.local | No (public blockchain data) |
| Network and display settings | chrome.storage.local | No |
| Connected site permissions | chrome.storage.local | No |
| Passkey metadata | chrome.storage.local | No |
chrome.storage.session is memory-backed and never written to disk. It is cleared when the browser closes.
2. Network Communication
The extension connects to the following external services:
Bittensor RPC nodes. The extension connects to blockchain nodes via WebSocket to read on-chain data and submit transactions. Default endpoints are operated by Latent and Opentensor Foundation. You can configure a custom endpoint in Settings. RPC operators can see your IP address and the blockchain queries you perform. All blockchain data is public by nature.
CoinGecko API. The extension queries api.coingecko.com to fetch the current TAO price for display purposes. Your IP address is visible to CoinGecko during these requests. No wallet data is transmitted.
No telemetry, analytics, tracking, or cookies are used.
3. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data visible to provider |
|---|---|---|
| Bittensor RPC nodes | On-chain operations | IP address, blockchain queries |
| CoinGecko API | TAO price lookup | IP address |
Default RPC endpoints are operated by Latent (sub.latent.to) and Opentensor Foundation (opentensor.ai). Users may configure custom endpoints at their own discretion.
No other third-party services are used.
4. Browser Permissions
The extension requests the following browser-gated permissions only when needed:
- Camera - used for Polkadot Vault QR code scanning. The browser prompts for access each time. No images or video are stored or transmitted.
- USB / HID - used for Ledger hardware wallet communication. No device data is stored beyond the session.
- Passkeys (WebAuthn) - used as an alternative unlock method. The browser manages the authentication prompt. No credential data is transmitted; all processing is local.
- Clipboard - used to copy wallet addresses when you choose to copy.
All permissions are requested through standard browser prompts and can be revoked at any time.
5. Data Deletion
You can delete all wallet data from Settings > Delete Wallet. This permanently removes all locally stored data including encrypted keys, account metadata, and settings.
Uninstalling the extension removes all data stored in chrome.storage.
6. Children and Minors
TaoApp Wallet is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
7. Your Rights
All wallet data is stored locally on your device and is under your sole control. We do not have access to your data, cannot view it, and cannot recover it. You may delete all data at any time as described in section 5.
8. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated with new extension releases. Changes will be reflected in this document with an updated date.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions:
- Email: privacy@latent.to
- Legal inquiries: legal@latent.to