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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

MinecraftUUID.com ("we", "our", or "the Service") is operated by ServerFlex. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Minecraft player lookup service.

Information We Collect

When you use our service, we may collect the following information:

  • Search queries: The Minecraft usernames or UUIDs you search for. These are logged temporarily for rate limiting and abuse prevention purposes.
  • IP addresses: Your IP address is logged alongside search queries for rate limiting and security purposes.
  • Usage data: Standard web server logs including browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising purposes (see below).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Minecraft player lookup service
  • Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations, including data protection requests (GDPR)
  • Improve and optimize the service

Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Mojang API: We query the official Mojang API to retrieve Minecraft player data. This data is publicly available through Mojang's services.
  • Mineatar: Player skin renders are provided by Mineatar.
  • Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Cookies and Advertising

We and our advertising partners (including Google AdSense) use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You may opt out of the use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

Data Protection (GDPR)

We respect your data protection rights. If you are a Minecraft player and wish to have your profile data blocked from appearing on our service, you may submit a data protection request. We maintain a system to block specific player lookups based on verified requests. Blocked queries are stored as cryptographic hashes to protect privacy.

To submit a data protection or removal request, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Data Retention

Search query logs are retained for a limited period for operational purposes (rate limiting and abuse prevention) and are not used for any other purpose. We do not build profiles of our users or sell personal data.

Children's Privacy

Our service is a general-purpose utility tool. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us through ServerFlex.