Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

MCindex (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit mcindex.net or use our services.

Information We Collect

When you use MCindex, we collect:

Account Information: Email address and username when you create an account
Server Data: Server IP, name, description, and other details you provide
Voting Data: IP address or user ID to prevent duplicate votes, optional Minecraft username
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, voting activity, and how you interact with our services

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the server listing service
To create and manage your account
To prevent voting fraud and abuse
To display server information publicly
To analyze usage patterns and improve our service

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

With service providers who assist our operations
If required by law, court order, or government request
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

Account Information: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account deletion.
Server Data: Retained until the server is removed or the account is deleted.
Voting Records: IP addresses and usernames retained for 24 hours to prevent duplicate voting.
Server Status Data: Publicly displayed player counts, versions, and MOTDs are updated continuously and historical data is not retained.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@mcindex.net.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), and regular security assessments. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Children's Privacy

MCindex is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@mcindex.net. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of MCindex after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy? Email us at support@mcindex.net