Scavenged Shores Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19/10/2026

1. Introduction

Scavenged Shores (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a Minecraft server and community dedicated to providing an enjoyable multiplayer experience. We respect the privacy of our players and aim to handle personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and store it, when we may share it, and what choices you have regarding your information.

This policy applies to the Scavenged Shores Minecraft server and any websites, Discord servers, forums, donation stores, or other services that we operate, where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Scavenged Shores, we may collect the following information:

2.1 Minecraft Account Information

• Minecraft username and UUID (unique account identifier).
• In-game progress, inventory, statistics, achievements, and other gameplay data.
• Player actions, chat messages, reports, and moderation records.

2.2 Technical Information

• IP addresses and connection information.
• Server connection logs, timestamps, and error reports.

2.3 Community Information

If you participate in our associated community platforms, we may collect:

• Discord usernames, user IDs, and messages provided through our Discord community.
• Support tickets, bug reports, feedback, and staff correspondence.
• Information you voluntarily provide when contacting our staff.

2.4 Website and Store Information

If applicable, when you use our website or purchase products or ranks, we or our service providers may collect:

• Contact details you submit.
• Purchase records, transaction references, and order history.
• Website usage information, cookies, and similar technical data.

Payment card details are handled by our payment provider rather than stored directly by Scavenged Shores.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve Scavenged Shores.
• Save gameplay progress and provide server features.
• Authenticate players and manage access to the server.
• Investigate cheating, exploits, griefing, harassment, and other rule violations.
• Enforce our rules, manage bans and appeals.
• Respond to questions, support requests, and bug reports.
• Process purchases and manage supporter benefits, where applicable.
• Protect the security and stability of our services.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not intend to use personal information for purposes unrelated to our services without an appropriate basis or, where required, your consent.

4. Chat, Moderation, and Public Information

Messages sent through in-game chat or public community channels may be visible to other players, moderators, or administrators.

We may retain relevant messages, reports, screenshots, and moderation records to investigate incidents, enforce rules, and resolve appeals.

Information shared publicly by players may be copied, saved, or redistributed by other users. Please avoid sharing passwords, home addresses, financial information, or other sensitive personal details in public channels.

5. Cookies and Website Technologies

If we operate a website, it may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, improve functionality, or understand website usage.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell players' personal information.

We may share relevant information with:

• Hosting providers: To operate and secure our Minecraft server and related services.
• Community platforms: Such as Discord, where you choose to participate.
• Payment and store providers: To process transactions and deliver purchases, if applicable.
• Security and moderation services: To detect abuse, cheating, fraud, or other violations.
• Authorities or other parties: Where required or authorised by applicable law, or where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of our community and services.

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage players to review those policies.

We aim to limit any sharing to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

7. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers and third-party services may store or process information in countries outside Australia, including countries where those providers operate their infrastructure.

Where applicable privacy laws require it, we will take reasonable steps to address the handling of personal information by overseas recipients.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps appropriate to our circumstances to protect information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure.

These measures may include access restrictions, secure account management, server security controls, and limiting staff access to information.

However, no online service or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot promise absolute security.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may vary:

• Gameplay data may be retained while a player account remains active and as needed for server operation.
• Technical logs may be retained for a limited period for troubleshooting and security.
• Moderation and ban records may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to enforce rules, prevent repeat abuse, and handle appeals.
• Purchase and transaction records may be retained for applicable accounting, legal, or dispute-resolution purposes.

Where information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or de-identify it, where appropriate and practicable.

Players may contact us to request deletion of information associated with them. We will assess these requests in accordance with applicable law and explain any relevant limitations. Some information may need to be retained for legitimate operational, security, or legal reasons.

Deleting or resetting Minecraft gameplay data does not necessarily delete information held by Minecraft, Microsoft, Discord, payment providers, or other third parties.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your circumstances and applicable law, you may be able to request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct inaccurate information.

To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity or account ownership before responding.

Some information may not be accessible or eligible for deletion where legal obligations, security needs, third-party rights, or other lawful grounds apply.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with additional privacy rights, those rights may also apply to you.

11. Children and Younger Players

Scavenged Shores may be used by younger players. We encourage all players to protect their personal information and avoid sharing identifying details publicly.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children beyond what is reasonably necessary to operate our services and handle relevant interactions.

Where applicable law requires parental or guardian involvement or consent, we will follow the relevant requirements.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information that should not have been collected, please contact us so we can review the matter.

12. Third-Party Services

Scavenged Shores may rely on third-party services, plugins, integrations, or platforms to provide server functionality.

These services may collect or process information according to their own policies and configurations. Examples may include Minecraft account services, server hosting providers, Discord, website hosts, payment processors, anti-cheat services, analytics tools, and server plugins.

We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party services, although we will address our own responsibilities as required by applicable law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, data-handling practices, or legal obligations change.

The latest version will be published at https://scavengedshores.com/privacy, together with its updated date.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing relevant changes.

14. Contact Us and Privacy Complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your information, or would like to make a privacy complaint, please contact:

Server: Scavenged Shores  
Privacy contact: RandomTomato
Email: contact@scavengedshores.com
Website: https://scavengedshores.com/
Discord: https://discord.scavengedshores.com/

Please describe your request and provide enough information for us to understand and investigate it. Avoid sending passwords or unnecessary sensitive information.

We will review privacy complaints and respond within a reasonable period. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may be able to contact the relevant privacy regulator in your jurisdiction. In Australia, this may include the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), where it has jurisdiction over the matter.

15. Minecraft and Microsoft Disclaimer

Scavenged Shores is an independently operated Minecraft server. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Minecraft and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.

This policy describes the privacy practices of Scavenged Shores only. Minecraft, Microsoft, and other third-party services have their own privacy policies governing information they collect directly.