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Privacy Policy

Minecraft Cities Network ("we", "our", "us")

We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with global privacy laws and standards.

1. What Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Username, email address, optional profile fields
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and log data
  • Usage Data: Actions you perform on our site
  • Cookies & Analytics: Usage tracked via cookies or third-party services

2. How We Collect Information

  • Register or interact with the site
  • Complete profile fields or forms
  • Contact us via support or feedback
  • Use the website (passively via cookies or analytics)

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Operate and improve the site
  • Provide access to features and content
  • Communicate important updates and account notices
  • Analyze user behavior for performance and usability improvements
  • Uphold our rules and ensure security
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Communication Preferences

You can opt in or out of email communications (e.g., notifications, announcements) through your account settings.

5. Your Rights and Data Retention

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request Deletion of personal data (excluding public forum content)
  • Restrict Processing under certain conditions

To exercise these rights, contact our support team. Some data may be retained for legal or moderation purposes.

6. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how the site is used

You can control cookie usage in your browser settings. See our full Cookie Policy for more.

7. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 and Better Analytics (by I/O Labs) for privacy-conscious tracking. These tools help us improve site performance and understand usage trends without storing personally identifiable information.

To opt out of Google Analytics:

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account secure.

9. Jurisdictional Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — European Union

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to certain types of processing. We process your data based on consent, contract necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interest.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — California, USA

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request access to or deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us using the methods listed below.

Australian Privacy Act 1988 — Australia

If you're in Australia, we adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including principles of transparency, consent, and access to personal information. You may request access or correction of your personal data at any time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via the site. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

11. Acceptance of This Policy

By accessing or using Minecraft Cities Network, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site. You may be asked to reaffirm your acceptance when updates are made.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this policy, please contact us.

Analytics

We use the newest version of Google Analytics (Google Analytics 4), which is privacy-focused (things like IP addresses are not logged or stored and no personally identifiable information is used). This allows us to better understand how users use the site so we can improve their experience. We use Better Analytics, a custom addon built by the developers of I/O Labs.
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