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Privacy Policy

Overview

Hive Keeper is a browser extension that manages Hive blockchain accounts and keys. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data Hive Keeper handles and how.

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect, store, or transmit your private keys to any server.
• We do not use analytics, telemetry, or tracking of any kind.
• We do not collect personal information, browsing history, or usage data.
• We do not use cookies or third-party tracking services.

Data Stored Locally

The following data is stored exclusively on your device using the browser's built-in extension storage (chrome.storage.local):

• Encrypted private keys — your Hive account keys are encrypted with your master password using AES encryption. The master password itself is never stored permanently.
• Account names — Hive usernames associated with your keys.
• User preferences — theme, auto-lock settings, RPC node configuration, favorite accounts.

This data never leaves your device. It is not synced to any cloud service.

Network Requests

Hive Keeper makes the following network requests, all to public infrastructure:

• Hive RPC nodes (default: api.hive.blog) — to read blockchain data and broadcast transactions. You can configure which RPC node to use.
• Hive Engine RPC (api.hive-engine.com) — to read Hive Engine token balances and order books.
• CoinGecko API — to fetch current HIVE/HBD/BTC prices in USD for display purposes only.
• GitHub (raw.githubusercontent.com) — to fetch the open-source phishing account list from openhive-network/watchmen.

No personal data, keys, or account information is included in these requests.

Content Script

Hive Keeper injects a content script on web pages to enable dApp integration (similar to how MetaMask injects window.ethereum). This script:

• Exposes a window.hive API for dApps to request transaction signing.
• Does not read, modify, or monitor page content.
• Does not access any data on the page beyond dApp signing requests initiated by the page's own JavaScript.

Third-Party Services

Hive Keeper does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. The extension contains no telemetry code.

Open Source

Hive Keeper is fully open source under the MIT license. You can review the complete source code at github.com/ecency/browser-extension.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, the changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Significant changes will be noted in the extension's release notes.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact security@ecency.com or open an issue on GitHub.