Crypto exchanges collect extensive identity documents, financial data, and transaction history. KYC requirements mean significant personal data collection.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major crypto exchanges services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Coinbase
Best in Category
|
52 | C | Transaction data shared with IRS and analytics firms | View Review → |
|
K
Kraken
|
45 | C- | KYC documents retained indefinitely | View Review → |
|
G
Gemini
|
40 | C- | Blockchain analytics track wallet activity | View Review → |
|
B
Binance.US
Lowest in Category
|
35 | D | Complex data sharing with Binance global | View Review → |
Identity documents including passports and driver's licenses retained for years.
All transactions monitored and analyzed by blockchain analytics companies.
Transaction data automatically reported to tax authorities.
Even external wallet addresses linked to your identity are tracked.
We also analyze crypto exchanges terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Crypto Exchanges →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.