Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how Edgeless Labs, Inc. (“Edgeless”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares data in connection with the Edgeless network (edgeless.network) and all of our other properties, products, and services (the “Services”). Your use of the Services is subject to this Policy as well as our Terms of Service.

1. High level summary

Edgeless’ Services are a set of smart contracts deployed as a layer 2 powered by Arbitrum Nitro that allows users to develop and launch smart contracts that settle to the Ethereum Network. It is not governed by Edgeless Labs, Inc. Edgeless collects non-identifiable data, such as public on-chain data, and limited off-chain data like device type, browser version, etc. This is to help drive production vision, not track users. If you specifically sign up to receive emails from us, we will store your email address to allow us to send you those emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. We will not attempt to link your email address to your wallet address, IP address, or other personal data. Users are empowered to explore client-side privacy techniques and tools. Any material changes to privacy will be reflected in an updated privacy policy.

2. Information we collect

When you interact with the Services, we collect the following: We collect information about your non-custodial public blockchain wallet address, internet protocol (“IP”) address and whether you are located outside the United States. To the extent you voluntarily provide us to receive email updates, we also collect your email address. Publicly-available blockchain data. When you connect your non-custodial blockchain wallet to the Services, we collect and log your publicly-available blockchain address to learn more about your use of the Services. We may screen your wallet to comply with applicable law or prohibit illicit activity. We screen your wallet using intelligence provided by leading blockchain analytics providers. Note that blockchain addresses are publicly-available data that are not created or assigned by us or any central party, and by themselves are not personally identifying. Information from localStorage and other tracking technologies. We and our third-party services providers may access and collect information from localStorage, mobile deviceID, cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to provide and personalize the Services and features of the Services for you across sessions. For example, we may use this information to remember tokens you import, star, or add to your shopping bag. We may also use this information to learn about your preferences, your use of the Services, and our interactions with you. Information we collect from these technologies may include things such as browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, device or browser language, and other device information. We group and analyze these user journeys collectively, in the aggregate, to improve our product user experience. Information from other sources. We may receive information about your wallet address or transactions made through the Services from our service providers in order to comply with our legal obligations and prevent the use of our Services in connection with fraudulent or other illicit activities. Survey or usability information. If you participate in a survey or usability study with us, we will record any biographical information you directly provide to us (for example, your name, email, wallet address, location, job title and feedback), the responses you provide to us, and your interactions with the Services. Correspondence. We will receive any communications and information you provide directly to us via email, customer support, social media, or another support channel (such as Twitter or Discord), or when you participate in any surveys or questionnaires. Biographical information. If you apply for a job with us, we collect all information provided through our Jobs form, including name, email phone, work and immigration status, and any other resume, cover letter, or free form text you include. Information you specifically provide us. If you specifically provide us with information (such as your email address), we may use that information for the purposes described when you provide it to us. We will not attempt to link any information you provide to your wallet address, IP address, or other personal data.

3. How we use your information

We use the data we collect in accordance with your instructions, including any applicable terms in our Terms of Service, and as required by law. We may also use data for the following purposes: Providing the Services. We use the data we collect to provide, maintain, customize and improve our Services and features of our Services. Customer support. We may use information to provide customer support for and answer inquiries about the Services. Safety and security. We may use data to protect against, investigate, and stop fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity. We may also use it to address security risks, solve potential security issues such as bugs, enforce our agreements, and protect our users and Company. Legal compliance. We may use the information we collect as needed or requested by regulators, government entities, and law enforcement to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Aggregated data. We may use some of the information we collect or access to compile aggregated data that helps us learn more about how users use the Services and where we can improve your experience.

4. How we share your information

We may share or disclose the data we collect: With service providers. We may share your information with our service providers and vendors to assist us in providing, delivering, and improving the Services. For example, we may share your wallet address with service providers to provide technical infrastructure services, your wallet address with blockchain analytics providers to detect, prevent, and mitigate financial crime and other illicit or harmful activities, and your activity on our social media pages with our analytics provider to learn more about you interact with us and the Services. To comply with our legal obligations. We may share your data in the course of litigation, regulatory proceedings, compliance measures, and when compelled by subpoena, court order, or other legal procedure. We may also share data when we believe it is necessary to prevent harm to our users, our Company, or others, and to enforce our agreements and policies, including our Terms of Service. Safety and Security. We may share data to protect against, investigate, and stop fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity. We may also use it to address security risks, solve potential security issues such as bugs, enforce our agreements, and protect our users, Company, and ecosystem. Business changes. We may transfer or share data to another entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, asset or stock sale, or other business transaction. With your consent. We may share your information any other time you provide us with your consent to do so.

5. Third Party Cookies

We use services provided by Google and other third parties that use tracking technology such as cookies, deviceID, and localStorage, to collect information about your use of the Services and our interactions with you. You can opt out of having your online activity and device data collected through these third-party services, including by: Blocking cookies in your browser by following the instructions in your browser settings. For more information about cookies, including how to see the cookies on your device, manage them, and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Blocking or limiting the use of your advertising ID on your mobile device through the device settings. Using privacy plug-ins or browsers. Certain browsers and browser extensions can be configured to block third-party cookies and trackers. Using the platform opt-out provided by Google at https://adssettings.google.com. You can learn more about how Google uses your information by reviewing Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Using advertising industry opt-out tools on each device or browser where you use the Services, available at http://optout.aboutads.info and http://optout.networkadvertising.org.

6. Third party links and sites

We may integrate technologies operated or controlled by other parties into parts of the Services. For example, the Services may include links that hyperlink to websites, platforms, and other services not operated or controlled by us. Please note that when you interact with these other parties, including when you leave the Site, those parties may independently collect information about you and solicit information from you. You can learn more about how those parties collect and use your data by consulting their privacy policies and other terms.

7. Security

We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical security safeguards to help protect data from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Nevertheless, transmission via the internet is not completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of information about you. You are responsible for all of your activity on the Services, including the security of your blockchain network addresses, cryptocurrency wallets, and their cryptographic keys.

8. Age Requirements

The Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children. If you believe we have received personal information about a child under the age of 18, please contact us at privacy@edgeless.network. Submitting a Request. You can submit a request for information, access, or deletion to privacy@edgeless.network. Identity Verification. We may be required to collect and verify the identity of any individual submitting a request to access or delete personal information before providing a substantive response.

9. Disclosures for European Union Data Subjects

We process personal data for the purposes described in the section titled “How We Use Data” above. Our bases for processing your data include: (i) you have given consent to the process to us or our service provides for one or more specific purposes; (ii) processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you; (iii) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation; and/or (iv) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interested pursued by us or a third party, and your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests. Your rights under the General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) include the right to (i) request access and obtain a copy of your personal data, (ii) request rectification or erasure of your personal data, (iii) object to or restrict the processing of your personal data; and (iv) request portability of your personal data. Additionally, you may withdraw your consent to our collection at any time. Nevertheless, we cannot edit or delete information that is stored on a particular blockchain. Information such as your transaction data, blockchain wallet address, and assets held by your address that may be related to the data we collect is beyond our control. To exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at privacy@edgeless.network. We may require additional information from you to process your request. Please note that we may retain information as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and may continue to do so even after a data subject request in accordance with our legitimate interests, including to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce our agreements.

10. Changes to this Policy

If we make material changes to this Policy, we will post an updated version on the platform. Nevertheless, your continued use of the Services reflects your periodic review of this Policy and other Company terms, and indicates your consent to them.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or how we collect, use, or share your information, please contact us at privacy@edgeless.network.