Last updated: October 27, 2026
A no-logs policy is a service's promise not to store records of your activity — typically IP addresses, browser data, request history and timestamps tied to your orders — so there is nothing to leak, sell or hand over later. It's a promise, not a proof: the best signs that it's real are a specific written policy, minimal data collection by design (no account, no email required), Tor access, independent reports and a clean history. On notkyc, "No-logs policy" and "Logs IP / metadata" are separate attributes on every exchange page, and you can filter no-logs exchanges.
- +6 privacy points for "No-logs policy"
- −4 for "Logs IP / metadata"
- 0 data stored = 0 data leaked
- Promise ≠ proof
What services can log
| Data | What it reveals |
|---|---|
| IP address | Approximate location and internet provider — often your identity |
| User agent / device data | Your browser and device fingerprint |
| Order history with timestamps | Links your deposit and payout addresses |
| Email or phone | Direct identity link |
| Analytics and third-party trackers | Your activity shared with outside companies |
An instant swap needs to record some order data (addresses, amounts) to process and support the swap. A strong policy limits what is kept and for how long — and doesn't attach your IP to it.
How to judge a no-logs claim (step by step)
- Read the privacy policy: does it say exactly what is not stored, and for how long anything is kept?
- Look at what it asks for: no account, no email, no phone means less to log — no-registration exchanges.
- Check for third-party trackers on the site (analytics, ad pixels).
- Check Tor access: an onion address hides your IP regardless of policy.
- Look for evidence: user reports, incidents, history — track record, how we score.
- Protect yourself anyway: use Tor or a VPN — VPN vs Tor.
Red flags in a "no-logs" claim
- The homepage says "no logs" but the privacy policy lists IP and device data.
- Vague wording: "we may collect information to improve our services".
- Analytics or ad trackers loaded on the swap page.
- Required email or phone for every order.
- Terms that allow sharing data with "partners" broadly — see terms red flags.
How notkyc handles logs
notkyc's own analytics are aggregate and privacy-preserving, and API rate-limit counters live in memory and aren't written to disk. The site is reachable over Tor and I2P. For exchanges listed on the site, policy claims are summarized as attributes, so you can compare them before swapping. As always, the exchange you choose processes the swap itself, so check its policy too.
Frequently asked questions
What does a no-logs policy mean?
The service states it doesn't keep records of your activity — especially IP addresses and data linking you to your orders — so there's nothing to leak or hand over.
Can a no-logs claim be verified?
Not fully from outside. Look for specific policy wording, minimal data collection by design, Tor access, independent reports and a clean incident history.
Do no-KYC exchanges keep logs?
Some do, some don't. "No KYC" means no identity checks, not necessarily no logs. Check the "No-logs policy" and "Logs IP / metadata" attributes.
Does Tor make logs irrelevant?
Tor hides your IP from the service, so IP logs no longer identify you. Other data (addresses, email) can still link activity.
Which exchanges have a no-logs policy?
See the filtered list of no-logs exchanges on notkyc.
Pick exchanges that log less: no-logs exchanges, all attributes or swap on BTC → XMR. No account, no ID, no logs.