Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 12th, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how FalconMC ("we," "us," "our," "FalconMC") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit falconmc.org (the "Website"), play on our Minecraft server(s) ("the Server"), or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the "Services").
FalconMC is operated by its founders as an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios, Microsoft, or Minecraft.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Who We Are
FalconMC is a Minecraft server and community project. For the purposes of data protection law, FalconMC (represented by its founders) acts as the data controller for information collected through the Website and Server.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account & Authentication Data
When you log in to the Website, we use Microsoft account sign-in (OAuth) to authenticate you. Through this process we receive:
- Your Minecraft username and unique player ID (UUID)
- Your Xbox/Microsoft account display name (as provided by Microsoft's authentication service)
- A unique authentication token used to verify your identity
We do not receive or store your Microsoft account password. Authentication is handled directly by Microsoft; we only receive the information Microsoft's OAuth service provides after you approve the login.
2.2 In-Game Data
When you play on the Server, we automatically collect:
- Your Minecraft username, UUID, and IP address
- Gameplay data (playtime, statistics, inventory/build data where relevant to gameplay features)
- Chat messages and command usage, for moderation and anti-cheat purposes
- Moderation records (warnings, mutes, bans) and the reasons associated with them
2.3 Store & Purchase Data (Tebex)
If you make a purchase through our store, the transaction is processed by Tebex, a third-party payment and store platform. Tebex collects and processes your payment details (card info, billing address, etc.) directly — FalconMC does not receive or store your payment card details. We receive limited purchase information from Tebex (e.g., which package was bought, the Minecraft username it was assigned to, and transaction status) to deliver your purchase in-game.
We recommend reviewing Tebex's own Privacy Policy for details on how they handle payment data.
2.4 Website Usage Data
- Cookies necessary for login sessions to keep you signed in
- Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, and IP address, collected automatically by our hosting/server logs
- [If applicable: Analytics data via [tool name], e.g. Cloudflare Analytics/Google Analytics — remove this line if you don't use analytics]
2.5 Communications
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email, a support ticket, or Discord), we retain the content of that communication to respond to and resolve your inquiry.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Authenticate you and maintain your account/session
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Server and Website
- Enforce our rules through moderation (mutes, bans, chat filtering)
- Deliver purchased store items and manage transactions
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, cheating, or abuse (including IP-based ban evasion detection)
- Communicate with you about your account, purchases, or support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (for users in the EU/UK/EEA)
Where applicable, we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity — to provide the Services you request (e.g., account access, store purchases)
- Legitimate interests — to maintain server security, prevent abuse, and improve the Services
- Consent — where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., optional cookies or communications)
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
5. Third Parties We Share Data With
| Third Party | Purpose | Data Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Account authentication (OAuth login) | Minecraft username, UUID, Microsoft account identifier |
| Tebex | Store payments & purchase fulfillment | Purchase details, Minecraft username, transaction data |
| Discord | Community communication | 861011958752870421 |
Each third party has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data, and we encourage you to review them.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to protect the safety of our community.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Account/authentication data: retained while your account is active, and for a limited period after inactivity for security purposes
- Chat logs and moderation records: retained for [Insert period, e.g. "90 days" or "12 months"] to support moderation appeals and investigations
- Purchase records: retained as required for accounting/legal purposes, generally [Insert period, e.g. "as long as legally required, typically several years"]
You may request earlier deletion of your data, subject to Section 8.
7. Children's Privacy
Access to our Services requires a valid Microsoft account, which is subject to Microsoft's own minimum age and parental consent requirements for your country. We rely on Microsoft's account verification process to help ensure age-appropriate access.
We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children beyond what is provided through the Microsoft authentication process described above. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information outside of this process, please contact us so we can address it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability (receive your data in a portable format)
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert contact email]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
Note: Some data (e.g., moderation/ban records) may be retained even after a deletion request if necessary for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure server infrastructure and restricted access to sensitive systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
FalconMC serves an international player base. Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in countries that may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
11. Cookies
We use cookies necessary to keep you logged in and to remember basic site preferences. [If you use analytics or non-essential cookies, add a cookie consent banner and expand this section — otherwise this can stay minimal.]
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
Email: [email protected] Website: falconmc.org
This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend having it reviewed by a legal professional familiar with data protection laws relevant to your player base (e.g., GDPR for EU/UK users) before publishing.