CrabCraft:Privacy policy

Effective Date: 22/06/2025

Welcome to the official wiki of CrabCraft, a community-run Minecraft server. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who We Are

This wiki is operated by members of the CrabCraft server team. For any questions related to data protection, you can contact us via Dex on Discord.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

• Automatically collected (when you visit the site):
  • IP address
  • Browser type & version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited & access times
  • Cookies (see Section 5)

• Voluntarily submitted (if you interact with the site):
  • Username (e.g., for editing pages)
  • Email address (if supplied)
  • User-generated content (e.g., wiki edits or messages)

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data:

• Legitimate interests – to operate and secure the website, prevent abuse, and improve functionality.
• Consent – for optional cookies or any form submissions. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

4. How We Use Your Data

We may use your data to:

• Operate, manage, and improve the wiki
• Moderate content and detect misuse
• Monitor traffic and page performance
• Respond to queries or user actions

We do not sell or share your data with advertisers.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We may use:

• Essential cookies – for site functionality (e.g., login persistence)
• Optional cookies – for anonymous analytics (with your consent)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Data Retention

• Server logs may be stored briefly for security and diagnostics.
• User contributions (e.g., edits) may be kept indefinitely unless you request removal.
• Contact or query data is kept only as long as needed to resolve the issue.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access any personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent, where applicable
• File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via Dex on Discord.

8. Children’s Privacy

Users must be at least 13 years old to use this site.

We do allow users aged 13 to 17 to participate and interact with the site, and we are committed to handling their data responsibly. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13 without appropriate consent.

If you believe that someone under 13 has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, reach out to us via Discord.