Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 7, 2026

MinecraftServersList ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using MinecraftServersList, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for MinecraftServersList is the operator of this website.

Contact email: minecraftserverslistorg@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials when you register. We use Supabase Auth for secure authentication.
  • Server Listings: Information you provide about your Minecraft server, including server name, IP address, MOTD, version, gamemode, and optional banner/icon images.
  • Contact Form Data: Name, email, subject, and message content when you contact us through our support form.
  • Vote Data: Minecraft username and timestamp when voting for servers, to enforce the 24-hour voting limit.
  • Payment Information: We do not store credit card details. All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We receive subscription status and billing period information from Stripe.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site for security and analytics purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide our services (server listings, voting, premium features).
  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit contact forms or opt-in to communications.
  • Legitimate interests: Fraud prevention, security, and service improvement.
  • Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our services (server directory, voting system, premium listings).
  • To authenticate users and manage accounts.
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions through Stripe.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. These are necessary for the functioning of the site. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Supabase: For database hosting and authentication services.
  • Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.

7. Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted upon account deletion request.
  • Server listings: Retained while the listing is active or until you request removal.
  • Contact messages: Retained for up to 2 years for support reference.
  • Vote records: Retained for 90 days to enforce voting limits, then anonymized.
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax and accounting laws.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed on servers located in the United States and the European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required by GDPR.

10. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at minecraftserverslistorg@gmail.com.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact us at: minecraftserverslistorg@gmail.com