Privacy Policy

EluriaMC is operated by Ethobyte B.V. (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a company based in the Netherlands. We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the GDPR and Dutch data protection laws. This Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Minecraft server, website, store, mailing list, Discord integration, and staff panel.

1) Information We Collect

Minecraft Account Data: username and UUID.
Connection Data: IP address and technical connection details for gameplay, moderation, and security.
Store & Payment Data: email address and transaction details processed securely by Craftingstore and its payment providers (we do not store card details).
Discord Linking Data: Discord ID if you choose to link accounts for rank sync.
Mailing List Data: email address if you opt in; you can unsubscribe anytime.
Staff Panel Data (staff only): encrypted login credentials, IPs, and user agents in audit logs.
Voluntary Data: information you provide via forms or support requests.

2) How We Use Your Information

Operate and maintain the Minecraft server and website.
Provide in‑game services, purchases, and rank syncing.
Run our store via Craftingstore and process payments.
Prevent abuse, cheating, fraud, and malicious activity.
Send mailing‑list emails (with your consent).
Maintain staff security and accountability via login management and audit logs.
Meet legal and tax obligations.

Contract – To provide the services you request (gameplay, purchases, rank sync).
Consent – For newsletter subscriptions (withdraw anytime).
Legitimate Interests – Service security and abuse prevention.
Legal Obligation – Retention of transaction records under Dutch/EU law.

We do not sell or rent personal data. We share it only when necessary with trusted partners, e.g.:

Craftingstore – store & purchase handling.
Payment providers (PayPal, Stripe, etc.) – payment processing.
Hosting infrastructure – operated by Ethobyte B.V. in the Netherlands.
Discord – rank syncing if you link accounts.
Each third party processes data under their own privacy policies and agreements.

5) Retention

Gameplay/account data: as long as your account remains active.
Purchase records: retained as required by Dutch/EU law.
Mailing list: until you unsubscribe.
Staff panel login data: for the life of the staff account; audit logs retained only as necessary.

6) Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures (encrypted passwords, audit logging, access controls). No system is perfect, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and to withdraw consent (for newsletters). To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8) Children’s Privacy

EluriaMC is intended for players 13+. If you are under 13, you must have parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without consent.

9) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. The most recent version will be available on our website with the “Last Updated” date.

10) Contact Us

Ethobyte B.V. — Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: eluriamc@ethobyte.net
Website: https://eluriamc.net/
Trademark: EluriaMC is an unregistered trademark of Ethobyte B.V., Netherlands.

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