Welcome to AstroMC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website astromc.me, use our forum, or play on our Minecraft server.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better gaming and community experience. This includes:
- Minecraft Account Information: Your Minecraft Username and Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) when you log in, register on our site, or connect to our server.
- Account Details: Your email address, password (encrypted), and IP address when you register on our website or forum.
- Store and Transaction Data: If you make a purchase on our webstore, we collect transaction details (items purchased, amount paid).
- Note: We do not store or see your credit card or financial details. Payment processing is handled entirely by secure third-party processors like Ko-Fi.
- Technical and Analytics Data: Your IP address, browser type, and connection logs when you browse our website or connect to our Minecraft server.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To manage your account and allow you to access the forum and server.
- To deliver virtual items or ranks purchased through our webstore.
- To enforce our server rules, prevent cheating, and issue bans if necessary.
- To improve our website performance and optimize server stability.
- To send automatic transaction emails or account recovery links.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to keep you logged into your account and remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may stop functioning correctly.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party services necessary to run our platform:
- Mojang Studios / Microsoft: To verify legitimate Minecraft accounts.
- Webstore Hosts / Payment Processors (e.g., Ko-Fi): To safely process your donations and store purchases.
- Server Hosting Providers: To host our website, database, and game servers.
- Anti-Cheat and Moderation Plugins: IP addresses and usernames may be processed by server plugins to detect ban evasion or malicious activity.
5. Data Retention
We hold your data only as long as necessary:
- Game & Website Accounts: Retained until you request account deletion.
- Server Connection Logs: Automatically cleared or overwritten periodically.
- Purchase History: Kept for financial record-keeping and tax compliance as required by law.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (such as the UK or EU under GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data deletion, please contact us at:
Last Updated: 26/08/2026