# Privacy Policy for Minewar

**Last Updated:** 28 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Minewar (“Server”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our Minecraft server, website, Discord community, and online store (“Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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### 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

#### A. Information You Provide

When using our Services, you may provide:

* Minecraft username and Unique Identifier (UUID)

* Email address

* Discord username

* Support ticket details and communication history

* Payment-related details

* Messages sent to staff or support channels

#### B. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical and gameplay information, including:

* IP address

* Device, browser, or operating system information

* Connection logs and timestamps

* Gameplay statistics and in-game progression

* Store purchase history

* Server activity data

* Cookie and web analytics data

#### C. Payment Information

All store payments are securely processed by third-party providers such as Tebex, PayPal, Stripe, or similar services. We do not store full payment card details on our systems. Payment processors may independently collect and process billing information according to their own privacy policies.

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### 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

* Operate, maintain, and optimize the server network

* Process store purchases and donations

* Deliver purchased ranks, subscriptions, and virtual items

* Provide technical and community customer support

* Prevent fraud, payment abuse, chargebacks, and cheating

* Enforce server rules and our Terms and Conditions

* Improve general gameplay and custom services

* Communicate important network updates

* Analyse server performance, traffic, and player usage

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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### 3. Cookies and Analytics

Our website or store may use cookies and analytics technologies to:

* Remember user preferences and login sessions

* Improve website functionality and user experience

* Analyse web traffic, demographic trends, and usage

* Prevent security threats and automated abuse

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of our web Services.

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### 4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted third parties exclusively for service operations, including:

* Payment providers (e.g., Tebex, PayPal, Stripe)

* Game server hosting and infrastructure providers

* Web analytics services

* Automated moderation or anti-cheat detection systems

* Legal authorities when explicitly required by law

We only share information necessary for operating the Services or complying with strict legal obligations.

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### 5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

* Operating and providing the core Services

* Fulfilling store purchases and history tracking

* Resolving player disputes or billing inquiries

* Enforcing community policies and ban appeals

* Meeting standard financial or legal record-keeping obligations

We periodically delete inactive or unnecessary data logs.

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### 6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information against:

* Unauthorised access or disclosure

* Accidental data loss

* Misuse or exploitation

* Alteration

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the security of your own Minecraft, Discord, and forum accounts.

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### 7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 without explicit parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without proper authorisation, please contact us immediately so we can review and purge the data where appropriate.

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### 8. Your Rights

Depending on your geographic location and applicable local laws, you may hold specific rights regarding your data, including the right to:

* Access the personal data we hold about you

* Request corrections to inaccurate information

* Request the absolute deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")

* Restrict or object to certain data processing methods

* Request a portable copy of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our official support channels. We may require identity verification before fulfilling data requests.

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### 9. UK and EU GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the United Kingdom (UK) or European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following strict lawful bases as defined by the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018:

* **Contract Performance:** To process transactions and deliver digital purchases.

* **Legitimate Interests:** To secure our network, prevent cheating/fraud, and maintain server health.

* **Consent:** Where you have explicitly opted-in (e.g., cookie acceptance).

* **Legal Obligations:** To comply with required tax laws and legal disclosures.

You also reserve the right to lodge formal complaints with a local supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK.

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### 10. Third-Party Services

Our Services link to or integrate with external third-party platforms, including:

* Tebex (Store platform)

* Discord (Community platform)

* PayPal / Stripe (Payment gateways)

* Mojang / Microsoft (Minecraft authentication systems)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, tracking methods, or data handling of these third-party services. Please review their individual privacy policies independently.

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### 11. No Affiliation with Mojang or Microsoft

Minewar is a completely independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Studios.

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### 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon being posted directly to the server store or website. Continued use of the Services after updates are posted constitutes your formal acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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### 13. Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us via:

* **Server Name:** Minewar

* **Website:** https://minewar.net

* **Discord Support:** https://discord.gg/minewar

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### 14. Acceptance of This Policy

By accessing, playing, or purchasing items from our Server and Store, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.