Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account information: When you sign in via Google or Discord OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that provider.
• Server listings: When you submit a Minecraft server, we collect the server name, IP address, description, tags, and any images you upload.
• Votes: When you vote for a server, we record your Minecraft username, a hashed version of your IP address, and a star rating.
• Email preferences: We record whether you have opted in to marketing emails during onboarding.

Information collected automatically

• Log data: We collect standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies: We use session cookies to keep you logged in and functional cookies required for the site to operate. See our Cookie Policy for details.
• Analytics: We may collect aggregated, anonymised usage data to understand how visitors interact with the site.

Information from third parties

• Google AdSense: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.
• OAuth providers: Google and Discord provide authentication services. Their own privacy policies govern data they hold about you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your server listings and votes on the site
• Prevent fraudulent or duplicate voting
• Send you marketing emails if you have opted in
• Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Monitor and improve site performance and security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Neon (database hosting), Vercel (site hosting), and Google (authentication, advertising). These providers process data only on our behalf under data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Mineserver Hub or others.
• Business transfers: If Mineserver Hub is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to function (authentication sessions, onboarding state) and cookies placed by Google AdSense for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser. See our full Cookie Policy for details.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to display ads tailored to your interests. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Server listings and votes are retained indefinitely as they form part of the public directory. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from marketing emails)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Mineserver Hub is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (Minecraft server IPs, external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: