Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/09/2025 (EU)

EluriaMC is operated by Ethobyte B.V. (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a company based in the Netherlands. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Minecraft server, website, store, mailing list, Discord integration, and staff panel.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Minecraft Account Data: Username and UUID.

  • Connection Data: IP address and technical connection details for gameplay, moderation, and security.

  • Store & Payment Data: Email address, payment details (processed securely by Craftingstore and its payment providers), and transaction history.

  • Discord Linking Data: If you choose to link your Minecraft and Discord accounts, we collect your Discord ID to synchronize ranks.

  • Mailing List Data: If you opt in to our mailing list, we collect your email address to send updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.

  • Staff Panel Data (Staff Members Only): Encrypted login credentials (passwords), IP addresses, and browser user agents in audit logs.

  • Voluntary Data: Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., via forms or support requests).

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for:

  • Operating and maintaining the Minecraft server and website.

  • Providing in-game services, purchases, and rank syncing.

  • Running our store through Craftingstore and processing payments.

  • Preventing abuse, cheating, fraud, or malicious activity.

  • Sending mailing list emails (if you have opted in).

  • Maintaining staff security and accountability through login management and audit logs.

  • Meeting legal and tax obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under the following GDPR legal bases:

  • Contract: To provide the services you request (e.g., gameplay, purchases, rank syncing).

  • Consent: For mailing list subscriptions (you may withdraw anytime).

  • Legitimate Interests: To keep our services secure and prevent abuse.

  • Legal Obligation: To retain transaction records for Dutch and EU tax law compliance.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it with trusted partners when necessary:

  • Craftingstore – for secure store and purchase handling.

  • Payment Providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) – for payment processing.

  • Hosting Infrastructure – operated directly by Ethobyte B.V. in the Netherlands.

  • Discord – for rank syncing (if you link your account).

All third parties process data under their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

  • Gameplay and account data are stored as long as your account remains active.

  • Purchase records are retained as required by Dutch and EU law.

  • Mailing list data is stored until you unsubscribe.

  • Staff panel login data is stored for as long as the staff account is active. Audit logs are kept only as long as necessary for accountability and security.

6. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures as required by GDPR and Dutch law, including encrypted password storage, audit logging, and secure access controls. While no system is completely immune, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access – Request a copy of your data.

  • Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).

  • Restriction – Limit how your data is used.

  • Objection – Object to certain processing activities.

  • Portability – Request your data in a machine-readable format.

  • Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe from the mailing list anytime.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.

8. Children’s Privacy

EluriaMC is intended for players aged 13 and above. If you are under 13, you must have parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without such consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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