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
- Their privacy policy: https://loops.so/privacy
Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Facebook: Analytics and advertising
- Their privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
GitHub: Our code is hosted on GitHub
- Issues and discussions are public
- Their privacy policy: https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement
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:
- GitHub: https://github.com/easylayer
Contact Us​
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Email: privacy@easylayer.io
GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/easylayer/core/discussions
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