Privacy-Friendly Delivery: Parcel Lockers, Pickup Points, and PO Boxes

Contents

Why does the delivery address matter?
What is “privacy-friendly delivery”?
Does using one of these options make a purchase anonymous?
What is the difference between a parcel locker, pickup point, and PO Box?
What should I confirm before placing an order?
Can I use my home address?
Why does imKey provide this information?
Important notice

When purchasing a hardware wallet, some users may be concerned about the privacy of their delivery address.

Depending on the country or region, alternatives to a home address may include parcel lockers, pickup points, PO Boxes, or other package collection services.

imKey introduces the concept of “privacy-friendly delivery” to help users understand these potential delivery options. Whether to use them—and which option to choose—is entirely up to the user based on local delivery conditions and individual circumstances.

Why Does the Delivery Address Matter?

Completing an online order and arranging delivery generally requires information such as the recipient’s name, contact details, and delivery address.

For products related to digital assets, such as hardware wallets, some users may wish to reduce the possibility of their home address being associated with a specific purchase.

For example, when a home address is used, the shipping information may link together:

• The recipient’s identity
• Their home address
• Information about the package and delivery

In some delivery scenarios, using a parcel locker, pickup point, or PO Box may allow users to avoid providing their home address as the delivery destination.

However:

This does not mean that using a home address is unsafe, nor does it mean that using a parcel locker, pickup point, or PO Box makes a purchase anonymous or guarantees privacy.

It simply reflects a difference in the information disclosed through different delivery methods.

What Is “Privacy-Friendly Delivery”?

“Privacy-friendly delivery” is not a separate logistics service provided by imKey, nor is it the name of a specific delivery method.

It refers to:

Choosing a delivery option that does not require the direct use of a home address, where permitted by local delivery services.

Possible options may include:

• Parcel lockers
• Carrier pickup points
• PO Boxes
• Convenience store collection points
• Other collection services supported by local carriers

Available options vary significantly depending on the country, region, and carrier.

Does Using One of These Options Make a Purchase Anonymous?

No.

Parcel lockers, pickup points, and PO Boxes mainly change where the package is delivered.

To process the order, payment, delivery notifications, shipping, and after-sales support, the merchant, payment service provider, or carrier may still process information such as:

• Name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address
• Payment information
• Order information
• Shipping information
• Other information necessary to provide the service

Using a delivery address other than your home address does not make the purchase anonymous or eliminate all data generated during the ordering and delivery process.

More precisely:

It is simply one way some users may choose to manage their delivery address.

What Is the Difference Between a Parcel Locker, Pickup Point, and PO Box?

These services work differently.

Parcel Locker

Parcel lockers are typically operated by carriers or third-party service providers. Once a package is delivered, the recipient may collect it using a mobile phone number, collection code, or app.

Depending on the region, users may need to:

• Use a specified carrier
• Select a specific locker address or locker number
• Follow a required address format
• Collect the package within a specified period

Pickup Point

A pickup point may be a carrier-operated location, convenience store, partner retailer, or third-party collection point.

Requirements may vary by service provider, including:

• Package size limits
• Storage periods
• Identity verification
• Supported carriers

PO Box

A PO Box is generally provided by the local postal service.

Some PO Boxes accept deliveries only from the postal system and may not accept packages from commercial carriers.

Whether a PO Box can be used for a particular order depends on the rules of the local postal service and the carrier handling the shipment.

What Should I Confirm Before Placing an Order?

If you choose a parcel locker, pickup point, PO Box, or similar address, confirm the following before submitting your order:

1. Whether the address accepts deliveries from the carrier handling the order.
2. Whether the address has been entered completely and accurately.
3. Whether a locker number, pickup-point code, or PO Box number is required.
4. Whether the recipient’s name and mobile phone number meet the service’s collection requirements.
5. Whether the package complies with the service’s size restrictions.
6. The storage period and what happens if the package is not collected on time.
7. The collection and identity verification procedures after delivery.

Rules may vary considerably between countries, regions, and delivery service providers.

Always refer to the requirements of the carrier or collection service you intend to use.

Can I Use My Home Address?

Yes.

Privacy-friendly delivery is not an order requirement.

If no suitable parcel locker, pickup point, or PO Box is available in your area—or if these services cannot accept the package—you may use any valid address where the package can be delivered successfully.

Using your home address does not affect the security mechanisms of the imKey device itself.

When selecting a delivery method, the most important consideration is:

The address must be valid and able to accept deliveries from the relevant carrier.

Why Does imKey Provide This Information?

imKey focuses not only on device, private key, and transaction security, but also on users’ overall security awareness when using digital asset products.

Some users may choose to reduce unnecessary associations between their:

• Public identity
• Wallet addresses
• Asset information
• Social media accounts
• Delivery address

We provide this information so that users concerned about the privacy of their physical address are aware that, depending on local delivery conditions, alternatives to a home address may be available.

This information is provided solely for general reference.

Whether to use any of these options is entirely up to the user.

Important Notice

Information about privacy-friendly delivery is provided by imKey for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any delivery method, nor does it guarantee privacy, security, or successful delivery. 

Parcel lockers, pickup points, PO Boxes, and similar services are operated by third parties. Their availability, address requirements, delivery coverage, package size limits, storage periods, collection requirements, and liability policies may vary by country, region, and service provider.

Before placing an order, users should confirm that:

The address can receive deliveries from the relevant carrier and that the package can be collected successfully.

imKey makes no guarantees regarding the availability, continuity, privacy protection, service quality, or delivery outcomes of third-party parcel lockers, pickup points, PO Boxes, or other collection services.

Any delivery issues caused by third-party services, incorrect address details, carrier restrictions, package size limits, failure to collect a package on time, unsuccessful identity verification, or other circumstances beyond imKey’s control must be handled in accordance with the applicable carrier’s or third-party service provider’s policies.