Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FrostedSMP ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, Minecraft server, Discord bot, and related services.

By using FrostedSMP services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Minecraft username, Discord username, email address (if provided)
• Forum Content: Posts, threads, applications, and other content you submit
• Communications: Messages sent through our support channels
• Application Data: Information submitted in whitelist, staff, or other applications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Minecraft Data: UUID, gameplay statistics, login times, IP addresses
• Discord Data: User ID, server ID, command usage
• Website Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

Data Type	Purpose
Minecraft Username/UUID	Player identification, statistics tracking, leaderboards
Discord User ID	Account linking, bot functionality, role assignment
IP Address	Security, ban enforcement, fraud prevention
Gameplay Statistics	Leaderboards, player profiles, achievements
Forum Posts	Community interaction, support requests
Email Address	Account recovery, important notifications (if provided)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

• Public Information: Minecraft usernames, gameplay statistics, and forum posts are publicly visible
• Service Providers: Hosting providers and technical services necessary to operate FrostedSMP
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after
• Gameplay Statistics: Retained indefinitely for leaderboard and historical purposes
• Forum Content: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• IP Addresses: Retained for security purposes for up to 12 months
• Ban Records: Retained indefinitely for enforcement purposes

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to limitations)
• Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us through Discord.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Secure database storage with access controls
• HTTPS encryption for website traffic
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited staff access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

FrostedSMP uses the following third-party services:

• Discord: For community communication and bot services (Discord Privacy Policy)
• Minecraft/Mojang: For game services (Minecraft Privacy Policy)
• Crafatar/Minotar: For Minecraft avatar images

9. Children's Privacy

FrostedSMP is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

FrostedSMP is operated from various locations. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through our Discord server or website. Your continued use of FrostedSMP after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Discord Bot Specific Information

Our Discord bot collects and processes:

• Discord User IDs for account linking and command processing
• Server IDs for configuration purposes
• Command usage for analytics and improvement
• Linked Minecraft accounts for cross-platform features

Bot data is processed in accordance with Discord's Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.