Privacy Policy for ethereuminstitutional.org
Ethereum Institutional is an independent non-profit dedicated to accelerating the institutional adoption of Ethereum, its Layer 2 networks, applications, and broader ecosystem. This Privacy Policy explains how Ethereum Institutional collects and uses personal data when individuals visit ethereuminstitutional.org or subscribe to its email newsletter.
Data controller and contact
The data controller is:
- Ethereum Institutional
- Website: https://ethereuminstitutional.org
- Email: privacy@ethereuminstitutional.org
Personal data collected
When you subscribe to the newsletter, Ethereum Institutional collects your email address so it can send you updates about Ethereum Institutional and the institutional Ethereum ecosystem.
The website may also collect basic technical information, such as IP address and browser type, through standard server logs to ensure the site is delivered securely and reliably.
How and why your data is used
Ethereum Institutional uses your email address to send newsletters and informational updates you have requested. The legal basis for this processing is your consent, which you give when you subscribe.
Server log data is used to operate, secure, and maintain the website and is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in ensuring a secure and functional service.
Beehiiv and other recipients
Ethereum Institutional uses Beehiiv as its email newsletter and subscription platform, which stores and processes subscriber data (including email addresses and related metadata) on its infrastructure. Beehiiv acts as a data processor and processes personal data only on documented instructions from Ethereum Institutional and under appropriate data protection terms.
In addition, standard website hosting and security providers may process technical data to keep the website available and secure. Personal data is not sold and is only shared where necessary to provide the services described above or to comply with legal obligations.
Retention
Email addresses are retained while you remain subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from active mailing lists and may be kept in a suppression list only to ensure that you do not receive further emails.
Basic server log data is kept for a limited period that is appropriate for security and diagnostic purposes.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data Ethereum Institutional holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw your consent to newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting Ethereum Institutional.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you are concerned about how your data is handled.
Cookies and analytics
If non-essential cookies or analytics tools are added in future, further information will be provided, and consent will be obtained where required by law. At present, Ethereum Institutional aims to collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the website and send requested newsletters.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website features, or data processing activities. The latest version will always be available at https://ethereuminstitutional.org.