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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 9th, 2025

Bitlayer Labs Ltd, a British Virgin Islands company (including all affiliates and subsidiaries, collectively referred to as "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we collect through our website at https://www.bitlayer.org ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").

1. Definitions​

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including email addresses, wallet addresses, and IP addresses.
  • Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data such as collection, use, storage, or disclosure.
  • Data Subject: An individual whose personal data is processed by us.
  • EEA: The European Economic Area.
  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to track usage and preferences.

2. Information We Collect​

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

2.1 Directly Provided Data​

  • Email addresses submitted via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or community engagement.
  • First and last name, phone number, and other contact or identification information you choose to provide.
  • Feedback you provide through surveys, support tickets, and feature requests.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data​

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, screen resolution, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
  • Wallet addresses and blockchain metadata, including on-chain activity associated with transactions initiated via the Website.
  • When you sign transactions or messages using your wallet, we may process the associated public wallet address, timestamp, and session-related metadata (e.g., IP address and user agent) to verify legitimacy, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and performance optimization.
  • Online behavior, such as time spent on pages, navigation flows, scroll depth, and interaction with marketing content.

2.3 Data from Third Parties​

  • Publicly available sources (e.g., public blockchains, social profiles).
  • Social media integrations (e.g., when you log in via Google, X, or Discord). We may receive certain information such as your profile name, avatar, and email address as permitted by your privacy settings on that platform.
  • Data from marketing partners and vendors.

3. Use of Personal Data​

We use the collected data to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website and its services.
  • Communicate with you, including newsletters, product updates, and customer support.
  • Improve the Website through analytics, user testing, and behavioral analysis.
  • Provide you with targeted content, features, and offers.
  • Comply with legal obligations, such as KYC/AML and regulatory inquiries.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.

For individuals in the EEA, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your Personal Data:

  • Consent (e.g., for marketing communications, or optional data collection)
  • Contractual Necessity (e.g., to provide services requested by you)
  • Legal Obligation (e.g., compliance with financial regulations)
  • Legitimate Interest (e.g., improving our service, preventing fraud)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies​

We use technologies including cookies, local storage, and web beacons to:

  • Recognize returning users
  • Track usage behavior
  • Optimize performance and diagnostics
  • Enable advertising and referral programs

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our Website. Some cookies are essential for the Website to function properly, while others help us improve your experience by analyzing user behavior.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for the operation of the Website.
  • Performance Cookies – used to understand and analyze Website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies – used to remember choices you make.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies – used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness.

You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties​

We may share your Personal Data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., cloud infrastructure, analytics, email platforms, identity verification)
  • Web3 collaborators and community partners involved in delivering or improving services
  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement if required by law
  • Legal, tax, or audit advisors in the course of a business transaction or dispute
  • Third parties in the context of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

We do not sell your Personal Data.

7. International Data Transfers​

By using the Website, you understand and acknowledge that we may transfer your Personal Data to service providers or other third parties located in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as the laws in your jurisdiction. This includes providers supporting hosting, analytics, communication, or payment processing services.

Where we transfer your Personal Data abroad for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and unless we can rely on a legal exemption under applicable data protection laws, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to afford adequate protection of your Personal Data. This may include:

  • Relying on adequacy decisions by the European Commission or UK government
  • Implementing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Other contractual or technical safeguards in compliance with applicable law

If you would like to learn more about these safeguards, please contact us as provided in the “Contact Us” section.

8. Your Rights​

You have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your Personal Data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Please contact build@bitlayer.org to exercise your rights. We may request identity verification before processing your request.

9. California Residents (CCPA Disclosure)​

If you are a California resident, you may:

  • Request access to the categories and specific pieces of Personal Data we have collected
  • Request deletion of your Personal Data
  • Request disclosure of categories of third parties with whom we share your data
  • Opt out of the sale of your Personal Data (note: we do not sell personal data)

10. Blockchain Data and Limitations​

Due to the immutable nature of public blockchains:

  • Certain data (e.g., wallet addresses, transaction hashes) may be permanently visible on-chain
  • We cannot delete or modify data written to a public blockchain
  • Your ability to exercise GDPR/CCPA rights in relation to on-chain data may be limited

11. Data Retention​

We retain Personal Data as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, including legal and compliance needs. On-chain data may be visible indefinitely.

12. Security Measures​

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, such as:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Role-based access controls
  • Data access logging
  • Periodic reviews and penetration tests

However, no system is 100% secure. We urge users to take precautions (e.g., safeguarding private keys).

13. Children’s Privacy​

The Website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

The Website may link to external services, including social media, exchanges, and blockchain tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before use.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. In material cases, we may notify users directly.

16. Contact Us​

If you have questions or would like to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: build@bitlayer.org

Website: https://www.bitlayer.org

17. Automated Decision-Making​

We do not use your Personal Data for decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal or similarly significant effects. If we engage in such processing in the future, we will inform you and provide mechanisms to request human review where applicable.

18.Job Applicants​

If you apply for a position through our Website, we may collect your resume, contact details, employment history, and other relevant information. This information is used solely for recruitment purposes and managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

19. Complaints​

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact us at build@bitlayer.org. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws.