🛡️ Our Commitment to Your Privacy

LegacyDuck Network ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Minecraft server, website, Discord community, and related services.

👶 Age Requirements & Child Protection

Important: You must be at least 13 years old to use our services in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Parental Consent

• Users under 18 must obtain parental or legal guardian consent before:
• Making any purchases
• Providing personal information
• Participating in community features

Child Safety

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, contact us immediately at [email protected]
• We will promptly delete any such information upon verification

📊 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Legal name, email address, phone number, home address (when provided)
• Gaming Identifiers: Minecraft username and UUID, Discord username and ID
• Financial Data: Transaction details, billing information, payment metadata
• Communications: Support tickets, form submissions, community posts

Information We Collect Automatically

• Technical Data: IP addresses, device information, browser details
• Usage Analytics: Server activity, gameplay statistics, performance metrics
• Security Logs: Login attempts, anti-cheat data, moderation actions

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Core Services

• ✅ Process payments and fulfill digital product orders
• ✅ Manage user accounts and provide customer support
• ✅ Deliver purchased content and maintain service access

Security & Community Safety

• 🛡️ Enforce server rules and community guidelines
• 🛡️ Prevent fraud, cheating, and abuse
• 🛡️ Protect our community from harmful behavior

Service Improvement

• 📈 Analyze usage patterns to improve gameplay experience
• 📈 Optimize server performance and stability
• 📈 Develop new features and content

Legal Compliance

• ⚖️ Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• ⚖️ Respond to legal requests and court orders
• ⚖️ Protect our rights and interests

🔗 Data Sharing & Third Parties

Trusted Partners

We may share your information with carefully vetted third-party services:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• Law enforcement investigations
• Protection of rights, property, or safety
• Emergency situations requiring immediate action

What We Don't Do

• ❌ We never sell your personal data to third parties
• ❌ We don't share data for marketing purposes without consent
• ❌ We don't provide data to unauthorized parties

🗄️ Data Retention & Storage

Retention Periods

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active and for reasonable period after deactivation
• Transaction Records: Maintained for legal and tax compliance (typically 7 years)
• Security Logs: Kept for up to 2 years for fraud prevention
• Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for service improvement

Secure Storage

• Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access limited to authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits and updates
• Geographic restrictions based on applicable laws

🌍 Your Rights & Choices

Universal Rights

Regardless of location, you can:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in portable format

Enhanced Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

If you're in the EU, California, or other covered jurisdictions:

• Right to be forgotten: Request complete data deletion
• Processing objection: Object to certain data uses
• Automated decision-making: Opt out of automated profiling
• Data portability: Receive data in machine-readable format

How to Exercise Rights

Contact us at [email protected] with:

• Your Minecraft username
• Email associated with your account
• Specific request details
• Verification information (for security)

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Managing Cookies

• Browser settings allow cookie control
• Third-party opt-out tools available
• Contact us for specific preferences

🔐 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
• Updates: Regular security patches and system updates

Organizational Measures

• Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training
• Access Limitation: Principle of least privilege access
• Incident Response: Established breach notification procedures
• Third-party Audits: Regular security assessments

Your Role

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Enable two-factor authentication when available
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep your contact information updated

🌐 International Transfers

Cross-Border Data

• Data may be transferred to countries with adequate protection levels
• Appropriate safeguards implemented for international transfers
• EU residents: Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions used

🔄 Policy Updates

Change Notification

• Material changes posted prominently on our website
• Email notification for significant changes
• 30-day notice period for major modifications
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

📞 Contact Information

Privacy Questions

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

Email: [email protected] Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry Response Time: Within 48-72 hours

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related matters:

Email: [email protected] Address: [Available upon request]

📋 Additional Information

Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.

Business Transitions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will provide notice of any such change in ownership or control.

Minecraft Disclaimer

LegacyDuck Network is not affiliated with Mojang AB, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 27, 2025. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.