eSIM Privacy Policies Compared: What Each Provider Actually Collects
Every eSIM provider has a privacy policy. Few customers read them, so we did, and turned the results into a table. Disclosure: this site is run by nadanada. The facts below are drawn from each provider's published policy and checkout flow as of 2026; verify before you buy, because policies change.
| What they collect | nadanada | Airalo | Holafly | PikaSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account required | None; no signup exists | Email account mandatory | Email-based delivery | None |
| Identity verification (KYC) | Never | Required in some regions | Not typical, but purchase tied to email + card | Never |
| Payment data | Crypto accepted (Monero, Lightning, BTC, 200+ coins); card optional | Card / PayPal / Apple Pay only | Card / PayPal only | Crypto via self-hosted BTCPay; card optional |
| Email collected | Never; delivery is on-screen | Yes, plus marketing | Yes, plus marketing | Never |
| What the provider can hand over or lose | Payment hash + ICCID, with no identity attached | Name, email, card, travel history, device data | Email, card, travel history | Order reference + ICCID, with no identity attached |
How to read this table
No single row here decides it on its own. What matters most is the structural question: does the provider run an account database at all? A company with accounts, emails and card tokens holds a breach target and a subpoena target no matter how well-written its policy is. A provider with no accounts holds a payment hash and an ICCID, and nothing else to lose.
For the network-level caveat (what carriers can see regardless of provider) and the payment side of the equation, read our eSIM vs physical SIM privacy guide and anonymous crypto payments guide.
The bottom line
The most private eSIM is the one attached to nothing: no account, no email, no ID, paid in crypto. That is how nadanada works from $0.99, in 200+ countries.
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