Raw Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how FirePloxMC ("we", "us", "our"), based in the United Kingdom, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our schematic services at schematics.fireploxmc.club or play.fireploxmc.club. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

FirePloxMC acts as the data controller for your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data fairly and lawfully.

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Personal Data:

  • Minecraft username
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account creation date
  • IP addresses

3.2. Service Data:

  • Plot schematics created using /plot schematic save
  • Upload/download history
  • In-game verification status
  • Plot ownership information

3.3. Technical Data:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Access times and dates
  • Website usage patterns

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract fulfillment: To provide our schematic services
  • Legitimate interests: To maintain service security and functionality
  • Consent: For optional communications
  • Legal obligation: To comply with UK law

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1. We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the schematic service
  • Verify your identity and Minecraft account ownership
  • Associate schematics with your account
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
  • Improve our services
  • Communicate important updates
  • Prevent abuse and unauthorized access

5.2. We will not:

  • Sell your personal data
  • Use your data for automated decision-making or profiling
  • Process your data for purposes other than those specified

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1. Storage:

  • Account data is stored in secure MySQL databases within the UK/EEA
  • Schematic files are stored on our protected servers
  • Passwords are securely hashed and encrypted

6.2. Security Measures:

  • Regular security audits
  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Regular backups
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Staff data protection training

7. Data Sharing

7.1.

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

  • When required by law
  • To protect our rights or property
  • To prevent abuse of our services
  • With your explicit consent

7.2.

If we do share data, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ('right to be forgotten')
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

9. Data Retention

9.1. Account Data:

We retain your data:

  • As long as your account is active
  • As required by law
  • For backup purposes
  • Until you request deletion

9.2. Schematic Data:

  • We may delete schematics that are:
    • Duplicates of existing schematics
    • Outdated versions of updated schematics
    • No longer actively used
  • Deletion decisions are made at our discretion to maintain service efficiency
  • We recommend users maintain their own backups of important schematics

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1. Essential Cookies:

  • Used to maintain your session
  • Required for service functionality

10.2. Optional Cookies:

  • Analytics (with consent)
  • Preference saving
  • Usage tracking

10.3.

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

11. Children's Privacy

11.1.

In compliance with UK data protection laws:

  • Users under 13 are not permitted to use our services
  • Users under 18 must have parental consent
  • We will delete any data collected from users under 13 if discovered

12. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure:

  • Adequate safeguards are in place
  • Transfer complies with UK GDPR requirements
  • Appropriate data protection agreements exist

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

13.1.

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via:

  • Email notification
  • Website announcement
  • Discord announcement

13.2.

Changes will not take effect without reasonable notice.

14. Data Protection Rights and Concerns

14.1.

Contact us for data protection matters:

  • Website: fireploxmc.club
  • Server IP: play.fireploxmc.club
  • Discord: discord.fireploxmc.club

14.2.

You have the right to complain to the ICO:

  • Website: ico.org.uk
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113