Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Note: This document is available in English only.

At AtlasPool, we believe in transparency. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

The short version: We collect only what's necessary to run the mining pool, we don't sell your data, and we're honest about what we do with it.

What Data We Collect

When you use AtlasPool, we collect the following information:

1. Bitcoin Wallet Address

What: Your Bitcoin wallet address that you configure in your mining software.

Why: This is where we send your block rewards if you find a block. Without this, we couldn't pay you.

How long: We keep wallet addresses in our mining statistics for as long as we maintain historical data.

2. Mining Statistics

What: Information about your mining activity, including:

  • Hashrate (your mining speed)
  • Shares submitted (proof of work)
  • Worker names (the names you give your mining equipment)
  • Connection timestamps (when you connect/disconnect)
  • Server location you're connected to

Why: To show you your mining statistics, create charts, maintain leaderboards, and help you optimize your mining setup.

How long: We retain mining statistics to provide historical data, charts, and leaderboards. This allows you to track your performance over time.

3. Website Usage Data

What: Basic website analytics through Google Analytics, including:

  • Pages you visit
  • How long you stay on pages
  • Your browser type and device
  • General location (country/region, not precise location)

Why: To understand how people use the site and improve the user experience.

How long: Google Analytics retains this data according to their privacy policy.

4. Miner User-Agent Strings

What: The user-agent string sent by your mining software (e.g., "BraiinsOS", "CGMiner", etc.).

Why: To understand what types of mining software and hardware are connecting to our service. This helps us optimize compatibility and support.

How long: Retained with mining statistics.

Note: This is used for informational purposes only and doesn't identify you personally.

5. Browser Preferences

What: Your theme preference (color scheme) and language selection.

Why: To remember your preferences so you don't have to set them every time.

How long: Stored in your browser's local storage until you clear it.

6. Saved Wallet Address

What: Your Bitcoin wallet address (if you've entered it on the dashboard).

Why: So you don't have to re-enter your wallet address every time you visit the site.

How long: Stored in your browser's local storage until you clear it.

Note: This is stored only in your browser, not on our servers.

What We DON'T Collect

Just as important as what we collect is what we don't:

  • ❌ IP Addresses: We don't log or store your IP address
  • ❌ Personal Information: No names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
  • ❌ Payment Information: We don't handle payments - Bitcoin goes directly to your wallet
  • ❌ Browsing History: We don't track what you do outside AtlasPool
  • ❌ Device Fingerprints: We don't try to uniquely identify your device

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for these purposes:

1. Provide Mining Services

  • Process your mining shares
  • Send block rewards to your wallet
  • Show you real-time mining statistics
  • Route your connection to the best server

2. Display Statistics and Leaderboards

  • Show your personal mining dashboard
  • Display public leaderboards (with obfuscated wallet addresses)
  • Create historical charts and graphs
  • Calculate mining streaks and achievements

3. Improve the Service

  • Understand how people use AtlasPool
  • Identify and fix bugs
  • Optimize server performance
  • Plan infrastructure improvements

4. Communicate About the Service

  • Display service status and announcements
  • Notify about maintenance or downtime

How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously:

  • ✅ HTTPS Encryption: All website traffic is encrypted
  • ✅ Security Headers: We implement industry-standard security headers
  • ✅ Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure
  • ✅ Limited Access: Only necessary systems have access to data
  • ✅ No Third-Party Selling: We never sell your data to anyone

However, no system is 100% secure. While we implement security best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data in very limited circumstances:

What We Share Publicly

  • Leaderboards: Mining statistics with obfuscated wallet addresses (e.g., "bc1q...xyz" becomes "bc1q...xyz")
  • Pool Statistics: Aggregate data like total hashrate, active miners, etc.

Third-Party Services We Use

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (subject to their privacy policy)
  • CloudFront/AWS: Content delivery and hosting (subject to their privacy policy)

What We Never Share

  • ❌ We don't sell your data to advertisers
  • ❌ We don't share your data with data brokers
  • ❌ We don't provide your data to third parties for marketing

Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law, such as:

  • In response to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
  • To protect our rights or property
  • To prevent fraud or abuse

Your Rights and Choices

Access Your Data

You can view your mining statistics anytime by entering your wallet address on the dashboard.

Stop Using the Service

You can stop using AtlasPool at any time by disconnecting your mining equipment. Your historical statistics will remain in our system for the purposes described above.

Browser Preferences

You can clear your theme and language preferences by clearing your browser's local storage.

Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

Cookies and Local Storage

AtlasPool uses minimal cookies and local storage:

What We Store

  • Theme Preference: Your color scheme choice (local storage)
  • Language Preference: Your selected language (local storage)
  • Saved Wallet Address: Your Bitcoin wallet address if you've entered it (local storage)
  • Google Analytics: Analytics cookies (if you haven't opted out)

What We Don't Use

  • ❌ No advertising cookies
  • ❌ No tracking cookies
  • ❌ No third-party marketing cookies

International Users

AtlasPool is used by miners around the world. Here's what you should know:

  • Data Location: Our servers are located in multiple countries for low latency
  • Data Transfer: Your data may be processed in different countries where our servers are located
  • Local Laws: Your local privacy laws may provide additional protections

For EU Users (GDPR)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data (subject to our legitimate interests in maintaining historical records)
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through the channels listed below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • We'll post the new policy on this page
  • For significant changes, we may announce them on the homepage

Continued use of AtlasPool after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:

Summary

The key points:

  • ✅ We collect wallet addresses, mining statistics, and miner user-agent strings to run the pool
  • ✅ We keep mining statistics to provide historical data and charts
  • ✅ We store your wallet address in your browser so you don't have to re-enter it
  • ✅ We don't collect IP addresses or personal information
  • ✅ We don't sell your data to anyone
  • ✅ We use Google Analytics for website analytics
  • ✅ We implement security best practices to protect your data
  • ✅ You can stop using the service anytime

We're committed to being transparent about data collection and respecting your privacy.