Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website or use our Minecraft server. Personal data is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

2. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website and the Minecraft server is:

The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases according to GDPR:

• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (Consent): You have given consent to the processing (e.g., joining the Discord server).
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (Contract Performance): Processing is necessary for the provision of the Minecraft server.
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (Legitimate Interest): Processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests (e.g., server security, abuse prevention).

4. Hosting and Server

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by an external service provider (hoster). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster's servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names and website access.

The hoster is used for the purpose of secure, fast and efficient provision of our online services (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Minecraft Server Hosting

Our Minecraft server is operated on dedicated servers within the European Union. The server location is in Germany/EU, ensuring GDPR compliance.

5. SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

6. Server Log Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website.

Storage period: Log files are automatically deleted after 30 days.

7. Minecraft Server Data Processing

Data Collected

When using our Minecraft server, the following data is processed:

• Minecraft UUID and username: To identify your player account (provided by Mojang/Microsoft)
• IP address: For connection establishment and abuse prevention
• Connection timestamps: Login and logout times
• Game progress: Inventory, buildings, plots, currency, statistics
• Chat messages: For moderation and community safety
• Commands: Executed server commands for administration

Purpose of Processing

Data processing is carried out for the following purposes:

• Providing the gaming experience and saving progress
• Protection against fraud, hacking and griefing
• Enforcement of server rules
• Technical administration and troubleshooting
• Community moderation

Storage Period

Data is stored as follows:

• Player data (inventory, buildings, progress): As long as the server is operated or until deletion request
• IP addresses: 90 days for security purposes
• Chat logs: 30 days
• Ban entries: Permanently or until unban

Legal Basis

Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (provision of service) and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in server security).

8. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses no tracking cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics.

We only use the local storage of your browser to save your language preference. This is technically necessary and is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Stored data: Language setting (de/en)
Storage period: Until manual deletion by you

9. Live Map (Dynmap/BlueMap)

We operate a publicly accessible live map of our Minecraft world at map.planetsmp.com.

Visible information:

• Player name and position (when online)
• Buildings and landscape of the game world

You can disable your visibility on the map using the command /dynmap hide or /bluemap hide in-game.

10. Discord Server

We operate a Discord server for our community at discord.planetsmp.com.

Discord is a service of Discord Inc., 444 De Haro Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. When you join our Discord server, Discord's privacy policy also applies:

https://discord.com/privacy

Note: Discord transfers data to the USA. The transfer is based on standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

11. Privacy of Minors

Minecraft is a game that is also played by minors. We take the protection of children and young people very seriously.

For players under 16: We recommend that parents or guardians read this privacy policy and accompany the use. Guardians can contact us at any time with questions.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through our own services. Minecraft account creation is done through Mojang/Microsoft and is subject to their privacy policies.

12. Your Rights as a Data Subject

According to GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about your data stored with us.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the correction of incorrect data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request restriction of processing of your data.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to the processing of your data.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR): You can withdraw given consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us by email at: minepulla@gmail.com

13. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

The competent supervisory authority depends on the federal state of the operator. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

14. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You have given your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
• The transfer is necessary for contract performance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
• There is a legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)
• The transfer is necessary to protect legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to comply with changed legal situations or when changes to the service are made. The current version can always be found on this page.

16. Contact for Privacy Matters

For questions about data protection, please contact us:

E-Mail: minepulla@gmail.com
Discord: discord.planetsmp.com

Last updated: January 2026