Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SMP HUB collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Minecraft server, website, or Discord server. Your privacy is important to us, and we're committed to protecting it.

2. Information We Collect

When you connect to our Minecraft server, we collect:

• Your Minecraft username
• Your IP address
• Session information (login times, gameplay duration)
• In-game actions and chat messages
• Game data including inventories, locations, and player statistics

When you visit our website, we may also collect:

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address
• Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Minecraft server and website
• Protect our server from abuse and rule violations
• Enforce our server rules and terms of service
• Improve the player experience
• Analyze user behavior and preferences
• Respond to your inquiries
• Maintain the security and functionality of the server and website
• Communicate with players about server updates

4. Data Storage and Retention

Minecraft server data is stored on our server infrastructure. This includes:

• Server logs containing player activity, chat messages, and commands
• Player data files containing inventories, statistics, and advancements
• World data including player-built structures and modifications
• Plugin data related to land claims, economy, and other server features

We retain this information for the duration of the server's operation and may perform periodic backups. When we reset server worlds or change map versions, previous world data may be archived or deleted.

5. Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. Since each browser is different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights and safety
• To enforce our server rules
• With your consent

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, hosting services, and Minecraft server plugins. These third parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use your information for any other purpose.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information and game data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing of your information

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and through our Discord server.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form on this website or via our Discord server.