OUR COMMITMENT
We do not sell your personal information or run user accounts. Minesite uses basic site analytics and functional browser storage, so cookies and similar identifiers may be used by Google and other providers.
Minesite (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a fan-made, community-focused resource for Minecraft players. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, which third-party services help us operate the site, and how you can contact us about privacy requests.
By using Minesite, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
INFORMATION WE RECEIVE
| Data Type | When | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Server log data, such as IP address, URL, user agent, and request time | When pages or assets are requested | Security, abuse prevention, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring |
| Browser, device, and usage signals | When Google Analytics or similar tools load | Aggregated analytics, compatibility checks, and understanding which pages are useful |
| Seed submissions, skin feedback, bug reports, or contact messages | When you voluntarily send them | Moderation, publication decisions, support, and takedown or correction requests |
| Functional local storage | When using interactive tools like the skin editor | Saving tool settings or editor state in your browser |
We do not operate user accounts, collect payment details, or ask for passwords. If you contact us, your email address and the details you send are used only to respond to that request.
All submitted seed content is reviewed before being shown publicly. Please do not include personal details in public seed descriptions, screenshots, or submissions.
PURPOSE & LIMITS
- To operate the site — deliver pages, improve performance, and fix technical issues.
- To moderate community content — review submissions to prevent spam, abuse, or off-topic posts.
- To protect the community — detect and block malicious traffic or mass spam attempts.
- To improve the experience — analyze aggregate trends such as popular pages, tool usage, and device compatibility.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Google and other third-party services may process data according to their own policies when their scripts, ads, fonts, or hosted media load in your browser.
EXTERNAL SERVICES
To deliver pages, measure performance, and host media, Minesite uses external services. Each service operates under its own privacy policy:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Measures aggregate site traffic, page performance, and feature usage so we can improve Minesite. | Google Privacy Policy · Analytics opt-out |
| Google Fonts | Provides the pixel and sans-serif fonts used across the site | Google Privacy Policy |
| Minecraft Avatar API | Displays player skins and avatars on seed pages | Operated by independent third-party; may log IP addresses per their own policies |
| Cloudinary | Hosts and delivers optimised images and media across the site | Cloudinary Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Serves advertising on the site based on user interests and past visits | Google Ads Policy · Ad Settings |
When your browser loads external resources such as analytics scripts, fonts, or images, those third parties may receive your IP address, browser details, cookie identifiers, and request headers. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns.
COOKIES & STORAGE
Minesite uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These services use cookies or identifiers to measure traffic and serve personalized advertisements.
- Advertising cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Minesite or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to measure traffic and usage in aggregate.
- No login cookies: Minesite has no user accounts, so we do not set authentication or session cookies for logins.
- Local storage: Interactive tools may use browser storage for functional purposes, such as skin editor settings. This is meant to keep the tool usable, not to identify you personally.
YOUR CONTROL
Depending on your location (including GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold.
- Rectification — correct inaccurate information you submitted (e.g., a seed description).
- Deletion — ask us to permanently remove content you submitted, such as a seed submission or contact message.
- Objection — object to how we process your data.
- Portability — receive your data in a structured format.
Because we store minimal personal data, most requests can be handled quickly. To exercise any right, contact us using the details in the Contact section. We will respond within 5 business days.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Minesite is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data (for instance, via a seed submission), please contact us immediately, and we will delete that information.
HOW WE PROTECT DATA
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your information:
- All connections are encrypted using HTTPS (TLS).
- Server logs are pseudonymized and retained for a limited period (typically 30 days).
- Submitted content is reviewed by moderators before publication to prevent abuse.
- Access to internal data is restricted to essential personnel only.
While no system is 100% secure, we continuously review our practices to protect your privacy.
UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change. If significant changes are made, we will highlight them on the home page or via a site notice.
Continued use of Minesite after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
REACH OUT TO US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need help with a data request:
We aim to respond within 5 business days. For moderation requests, include the URL or details of your submission.