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Warrant Canary

A transparency statement about government data requests

Last updated: February 11, 2026

What is a Warrant Canary?

A warrant canary is a method used by service providers to inform users about government data requests while complying with legal restrictions. Certain government orders (like National Security Letters in the US) come with gag orders that prohibit companies from disclosing that they've received such requests.

The concept is simple: we publish a statement saying we have NOT received certain types of requests. If this statement ever disappears or stops being updated, users can infer that something may have changed.

The name comes from "canary in a coal mine" - miners used canaries to detect dangerous gases. If the canary died, miners knew to evacuate. Similarly, if our canary statement disappears, it may signal a change in our legal situation.

Current Status

All Clear

As of February 11, 2026, PikaSim affirms the following:

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No National Security Letters

We have not received any National Security Letters or similar orders requiring disclosure of user information.

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No Secret Court Orders

We have not received any orders from the FISA court, or any other secret or classified court.

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No Government Data Requests

We have not received any government requests for user data, metadata, or communications records.

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No Gag Orders

We have not been subject to any gag orders preventing us from disclosing information about government requests.

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No Backdoors

We have not placed any backdoors in our software or systems, and have not received any requests to do so.

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No Law Enforcement Partnerships

We have not partnered with any law enforcement agencies to conduct surveillance on our users.

Update Schedule

This warrant canary is updated monthly, typically within the first week of each month. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent verification.

Important: If this page has not been updated for more than 60 days, or if this page is removed entirely, you should assume that the statements above may no longer be accurate.

Why This Matters

At PikaSim, we believe in transparency. While we already collect minimal user data (no accounts, no email collection, crypto payment option), we want to go further by being transparent about government requests.

Many eSIM and telecom providers receive government requests and may not be able to tell you about them. Our warrant canary is our commitment to keeping you informed within the bounds of the law.

What Data We Even Have

It's worth noting that even if we received a government request, we have very limited data to provide:

  • No user accounts - We don't require registration
  • No email addresses - We don't collect or store emails
  • No browsing history - We use privacy-focused Plausible analytics with no personal tracking
  • No IP logs - We don't log user IP addresses
  • Crypto payments available - For users who pay with Bitcoin, we have no payment identity information

Our Privacy Policy details our data practices in full.

Legal Note

This warrant canary is provided in good faith as a transparency measure. It should not be construed as legal advice or a guarantee of any kind. The legal effectiveness of warrant canaries has not been fully tested in courts, and laws vary by jurisdiction.

If you have specific privacy or legal concerns, we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney.

Questions?

If you have questions about our warrant canary or privacy practices, contact us at [email protected].

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