Privacy Policy – HydraMC

Last Updated: 05/02/26

1. Controller Identity

HydraMC (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates HydraMC.org and associated Minecraft network services (the “Service”).

For applicable US privacy laws, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, HydraMC acts as a data controller with respect to personal data collected through the Service.

Contact:
📧 [hydramc.org/discord]

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Website visitors
• Minecraft server players
• Users interacting via Discord or support systems

It governs the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal data.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We collect the following categories of personal data:

4. Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (as defined under Virginia law), such as:

• Race or ethnicity
• Religious beliefs
• Health data
• Biometric data

If such data is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted.

5. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

6. Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data as defined under the VCDPA.

7. Targeted Advertising & Profiling

• We do not engage in targeted advertising
• We do not profile users in a way that produces legal or similarly significant effects

8. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose personal data to:

Service Providers (Processors)

• Hosting providers (server infrastructure)
• Payment processors (Minestore)
• Analytics providers
• Moderation and security tools

Legal Obligations

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, where required by law

Business Transfers

• In the event of a merger, sale, or restructuring (if applicable)

All processors are required to handle data in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as necessary:

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

• Access control restrictions
• Encrypted connections where applicable
• Monitoring for abuse and breaches

However, no system can be guaranteed fully secure.

11. Your Rights Under Virginia Law

If you are a Virginia resident, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Delete personal data
• Obtain a copy (data portability)
• Opt out of:
  • Sale of personal data (not applicable)
  • Targeted advertising (not applicable)
  • Profiling (not applicable)

How to Exercise Rights

Contact us at:
📧 [https://www.hydramc.org/tickets]

We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.

12. Appeals Process (VCDPA Requirement)

If we refuse your request:

You may submit an appeal by contacting:
📧 [https://www.hydramc.org/tickets]

We will:

• Review your appeal
• Respond within the legally required timeframe
• Inform you of further escalation rights (e.g. Virginia Attorney General)

13. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Alignment)

Our services are not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain sessions
• Store preferences
• Analyse performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

15. Third-Party Services

We may integrate or link to:

• Discord
• Payment platforms (Minestore)
• External websites

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

16. International Users

HydraMC is operated from the United States.

If you access the Service from outside the US, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

18. Contact Information

For all privacy-related requests:

📧 [https://www.hydramc.org/tickets]
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