Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how FreeMCHosting.com ("FreeMCHosting", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and related tools (collectively, the "Services").

By using FreeMCHosting.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal data in order to operate and improve our Services. This includes:

• IP Address – Logged for server operation, abuse prevention, and analytics.
• Email Address – If voluntarily provided during registration or contact.
• Usage Data – Server usage metrics, activity logs, server names, etc.
• Cookies and Tracking – We use cookies and third-party scripts (e.g., analytics and ad networks) to provide core functionality and personalization.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services
• Operate Minecraft server instances and associated resources
• Display advertising and analyze user trends (free users only)
• Respond to support requests or legal inquiries
• Detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent behavior
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and third-party services (such as Google Analytics and AdSense) to personalize content and ads, analyze traffic, and detect abuse. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

FreeMCHosting.com may display personalized ads based on user behavior or region. These may include third-party cookies from advertising networks.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and operate our Services
• Fulfill legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Protect against abuse or fraud

Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data with trusted third parties who help us provide the Services, including:

• Cloud service providers (for server hosting and storage)
• Advertising partners (for ad-supported free services)
• Analytics providers (for performance monitoring and trend analysis)

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.

6. GDPR and European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion – Request erasure of your personal data
• Objection – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
• Restriction – Request that we limit the use of your data
• Portability – Request a machine-readable copy of your data

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: 📧 [email protected]

Although we are not a formally registered data controller, we strive to follow GDPR principles to respect your rights.

7. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, GDPR requests, or other concerns, contact:

📧 [email protected]