No Data. No Tracking. No Telemetry.
Basalt Linux is an open-source operating system built for transparency and user privacy. This page explains our approach to data and privacy — both in the operating system and on this website.
Data Collection
Nothing. Basalt Linux does not collect any personal data, telemetry, or usage information from users. The operating system has no tracking, analytics, or data-collection mechanisms built in. Your data stays on your machine.
The Operating System
Basalt Linux does not phone home. The operating system contains no telemetry daemons, no account requirements, and no advertising. System updates are downloaded from the Debian repositories. Basalt Linux includes Flatpak: the applications you install through it are downloaded from Flathub's servers, under Flathub's own policies.
Because the entire project is open source, anyone can inspect the build system and distribution pipeline to confirm that no data collection exists.
Third-Party Services
This website is hosted on GitLab Pages. GitLab may collect standard server logs in accordance with their own privacy policy.
Our community Discord server is operated by Discord Inc. and governed by Discord's privacy policy. Basalt Linux itself does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Your Rights
Because we collect nothing, there is nothing to export, delete, or correct. You remain in full control of your data at all times. If you ever want to verify this yourself, the entire source code is publicly available for inspection.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy ever changes, we will update this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will also be announced through the community channels.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, reach out through our community channels: