NightSMP Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how NightSMP collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our Minecraft server, Discord server, website, store, bot, or other NightSMP services.

By using NightSMP services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on which NightSMP services you use, we may collect or process information such as:

Minecraft Information

• Minecraft username

• Minecraft UUID

• Player statistics and gameplay information

• Server activity

• Punishment and moderation records

• In-game transactions and balances

Discord Information

When you interact with NightSMP through Discord, our bots or staff systems may process:

• Discord username

• Discord user ID

• Server membership information

• Messages or information submitted through tickets, applications, reports, or support channels

• Moderation records

Website Information

When using the NightSMP website, certain technical information may be processed, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Basic website usage information

The exact information collected may depend on the services and features you use.

2. How We Use Information

NightSMP may use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the server.

• Provide server features and services.

• Verify users and prevent abuse.

• Enforce our rules and Terms of Service.

• Investigate reports and rule violations.

• Manage applications and support requests.

• Prevent spam, fraud, cheating, and other abuse.

• Maintain server security.

• Improve our services.

• Communicate important server-related information.

We do not need your personal information for purposes unrelated to operating, protecting, or improving NightSMP unless otherwise explained.

3. Payments and Store Purchases

NightSMP may use third-party payment and store providers to process purchases.

Payment providers may collect information required to process your transaction. NightSMP does not need to store your full payment card number or payment security information.

Payment-related information may be processed according to the privacy policies and terms of the payment provider you use.

4. Third-Party Services

NightSMP may use third-party services to operate certain features, including services related to:

• Discord

• Minecraft

• Website hosting

• Server hosting

• Payment processing

• Store management

• Analytics or security

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies.

NightSMP does not control the privacy practices of third-party services.

5. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:

• Keeping the website functioning.

• Remembering preferences.

• Authentication or login features.

• Security.

• Understanding basic website usage.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Information You Submit

You should avoid submitting unnecessary personal information through NightSMP services.

Do not send passwords, payment card information, home addresses, or other highly sensitive information to NightSMP staff through Discord, tickets, applications, or other public channels unless specifically required through an appropriate secure system.

7. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Operate NightSMP.

• Maintain moderation and security records.

• Resolve disputes.

• Prevent repeated abuse.

• Meet legal or operational requirements.

Different types of information may be retained for different periods.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information used to operate NightSMP.

However, no online service can guarantee complete security. You should never assume that information sent over the internet is completely risk-free.

9. Children's Privacy

NightSMP is an online gaming community and may be used by minors.

We do not intentionally request unnecessary personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to NightSMP that should not have been collected, contact the NightSMP staff team so the situation can be reviewed.

Parents or guardians who have questions about information relating to a child may contact us through our official support channels.

10. Your Choices and Requests

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding personal information associated with you, which may include requesting:

• Access to certain information.

• Correction of inaccurate information.

• Deletion of certain information.

• Information about how your data is used.

Some information may need to be retained for security, moderation, legal, or operational reasons.

Requests may be subject to verification to prevent unauthorized access to another person's information.

11. Server and Moderation Records

NightSMP may maintain moderation records to protect the community.

These records may include warnings, bans, mutes, reports, evidence, usernames, IDs, and other information relevant to enforcing our rules.

Moderation records may be retained even after a user leaves NightSMP if they are reasonably necessary for preventing abuse or enforcing previous decisions.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when NightSMP services, technology, or legal requirements change.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published through an official NightSMP channel or website.

Your continued use of NightSMP after an updated Privacy Policy is published means the updated policy applies to your continued use of our services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy-related request, contact the NightSMP staff team through our official Discord support channels.

Please do not send passwords, payment information, or other sensitive information when making a general privacy request.

Minecraft Disclaimer

NightSMP is an independent Minecraft server.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB. NightSMP is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.