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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Introduction​

EasyLayer is an open-source blockchain framework. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use information through our website (easylayer.io).

Important: When you deploy EasyLayer's packages (@easylayer/bitcoin-crawler, etc.), all blockchain data and application data stays entirely on YOUR infrastructure. We never see, access, or collect data from your self-hosted deployments.

What We Are​

We are an open-source project providing npm packages that you install and run on your own servers. We are NOT a cloud service or SaaS platform.

Information We Collect on Our Website​

Email Addresses (Newsletter)​

When you voluntarily provide your email through our website form:

  • What: Your email address
  • How: Stored in Loops.so
  • Why: To send you updates about EasyLayer releases, features, and announcements
  • Your control: Unsubscribe anytime via link in emails

Website Analytics​

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website:

Google Analytics:

  • Pages visited
  • Time on site
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser and device information
  • Referral sources

Facebook Pixel:

  • Page views
  • Conversion tracking
  • Advertising optimization

Your control: Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger to block analytics.

Technical Information​

Standard web server logs may include:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser user agent
  • Timestamp of visit
  • Pages accessed

This data is used for security and basic site maintenance only.

What We DON'T Collect​

  • No account registration or passwords
  • No payment information (everything is free and open-source)
  • No data from your blockchain indexer deployments
  • No blockchain data you process
  • No database contents from your Event Stores
  • No API keys or private keys
  • No personal identification beyond what you voluntarily provide

How We Use Your Information​

Email addresses: Only for our newsletter about EasyLayer updates. We never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties.

Analytics data: To improve our website, understand which features interest users, and prioritize development efforts.

Technical logs: Security monitoring and troubleshooting website issues.

Your Self-Hosted Data​

When you use EasyLayer packages:

  • All blockchain data stays on YOUR servers
  • Your Event Store database is under YOUR control
  • Your application data never leaves YOUR infrastructure
  • We have ZERO access to any data you process

This is the fundamental principle of self-hosted open-source software.

Cookies​

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Google Analytics tracking
  • Facebook Pixel tracking
  • Remembering your preferences (if any)

No authentication cookies (we don't have user accounts).

Your Rights​

Email subscribers:

  • Unsubscribe anytime
  • Request deletion of your email from our list
  • Update your email address

Website visitors:

  • Use ad blockers to prevent analytics
  • Use VPN to mask IP address
  • Clear cookies anytime

To exercise these rights: Email privacy@easylayer.io

Third-Party Services​

We use these services:

Loops.so: Email newsletter platform

Google Analytics: Website analytics

Facebook: Analytics and advertising

GitHub: Our code is hosted on GitHub

Data Retention​

Email addresses: Kept until you unsubscribe

Analytics data: Aggregate data retained indefinitely; individual session data per Google's retention settings

Server logs: Rotated and deleted after 90 days

Children's Privacy​

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children.

International Users​

Our website is accessible globally. By using it, you consent to transfer of information to the European Union where our services are operated.

GDPR Compliance​

For users in the European Union:

Legal basis for processing:

  • Newsletter: Your consent
  • Analytics: Legitimate interest in improving our website
  • Technical logs: Legitimate interest in security

Your GDPR rights:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

Data Protection Officer: Contact privacy@easylayer.io

Changes to This Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For significant changes, we'll notify newsletter subscribers.

Open Source Transparency​

Our website code and documentation are open source. You can review exactly what we collect:

Contact Us​

Questions about this Privacy Policy?

Email: privacy@easylayer.io
GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/easylayer/core/discussions

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