Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

At Minecraft Servers List, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Minecraft server listing services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information necessary to operate our service effectively. When you create an account, submit a server listing, or vote for servers, we may collect:

  • Email address (for account registration and notifications)
  • Username (optional, for displaying your identity on reviews and server ownership)
  • Minecraft username (optional, for in-game voting rewards)
  • Server information you submit (server IP, description, contact details)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP Address: We collect your IP address for vote tracking to prevent duplicate votes within the 24-hour cooldown period and to detect fraudulent voting activity.
  • Browser Information: Browser type, version, and operating system to optimize site compatibility.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths to improve user experience.
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and referring website information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our Minecraft server listing platform and associated features.
  • Vote Management: To track votes, enforce voting cooldowns, prevent duplicate or fraudulent votes, and maintain fair server rankings.
  • Server Management: To process server submissions, verify ownership claims, and communicate with server owners about their listings.
  • Communication: To send you important updates about your account, server listings, policy changes, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Analytics: To analyze site usage patterns, understand user preferences, and improve our platform's functionality and user experience.
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraudulent activity, and violations of our Terms of Service.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data remains confidential and is used exclusively to operate and improve our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and enable key functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, user authentication, and security features. These cannot be disabled.
  • Voting Cookies: Track your voting activity to enforce 24-hour cooldown periods and prevent duplicate votes.
  • Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and remember your preferences while browsing.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site through services like Google Analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform, particularly voting and account-related functions.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate our platform and analyze site usage:

  • Analytics Providers: We use analytics services to understand site traffic and user behavior patterns.
  • Hosting Services: Our website and database are hosted by professional hosting providers who maintain appropriate security measures.
  • Email Services: We use email service providers to send account-related notifications and communications.

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data and not disclose or use it for other purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS connections, password hashing, database security, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Vote records are typically retained for anti-fraud purposes. Account information remains active until you request deletion or your account becomes inactive for an extended period.

Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider where technically feasible.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our Contact page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.