Privacy Policy - FluxerServers

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account and use FluxerServers, we collect the following information:

Email Address: Required for account creation, login, and essential service communications
Password: Stored as a secure hash when you register directly (we cannot see your actual password). If you sign in with Google OAuth, we do not store a password.
Username: Your chosen display name on FluxerServers, or provided by Google if you sign in with Google OAuth
Profile Photo: When you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect and display your Google account profile photo
Profile Information: Any optional information you choose to add to your profile
Content: Server and bot listings, descriptions, images, and any other content you submit to the platform

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

For security, service operation, and improvement, we automatically collect:

IP Address: Collected and stored to prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
Usage Data: Through Google Analytics, we collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
Device and Browser Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version (collected via Google Analytics)
Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address (collected via Google Analytics)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies: Required for login sessions and basic functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service
Advertising Cookies: Third-party advertising networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads

See Section 5 for more details on cookies.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

If you connect your account with third-party services, we receive information from those platforms:

Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile photo from your Google account. This information is used to create and manage your FluxerServers account. View Google's Privacy Policy
Fluxer Platform: If you connect with Fluxer or other services, we may receive basic identification information in accordance with their privacy policies and your privacy settings

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Operation

Create and manage your account
Authenticate your login sessions
Display your listings and profile to other users
Process your submissions and updates
Provide and maintain Service functionality

2.2 Analytics and Improvement

Analyze how users interact with FluxerServers through Google Analytics
Understand user preferences and behavior patterns
Improve Service features and user experience
Identify and fix technical issues
Optimize our website's performance
Monitor search performance through Google Search Console

2.3 Advertising

Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
Support the operation and maintenance of the Service through ad revenue

2.4 Security and Abuse Prevention

Verify user identity during login
Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
Identify and block malicious users or bots
Prevent unauthorized access and account takeovers
Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines

2.5 Communication

Send account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
Respond to your support requests and inquiries
Send essential service announcements and policy updates

2.6 Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Respond to legal requests from authorities
Protect our rights and the rights of our users

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible by default:

Your username and profile information
Server and bot listings you create
Any content you post publicly on the platform

Your email address, password, and IP address are NEVER publicly visible.

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with third-party services that help us operate FluxerServers:

Google OAuth: Used for authentication when you choose to sign in with Google. Google receives your login request and provides us with your email, name, and profile photo. View Google's Privacy Policy
Google Analytics: Receives usage data, device information, and anonymized user behavior to help us analyze how the Service is used. View Google's Privacy Policy
Google Search Console: Receives website performance data to help us monitor search visibility and optimize content
Advertising Networks: Third-party ad providers (such as Google AdSense) may collect information about your visits to serve relevant advertisements. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies. View Google's Advertising Privacy Policy
Hosting Provider: Stores our database and files (has access to all data as part of hosting infrastructure)
Email Service: Sends transactional emails on our behalf (has access to email addresses only when sending)

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, warrants)
Government or law enforcement requests where legally required
Situations involving potential threats to public safety
Protection of our legal rights or defense against legal claims
Enforcement of our Terms of Service

3.4 Business Transfers

If FluxerServers is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users via email and/or a prominent notice on the Service of any such change in ownership.

3.5 No Direct Data Sales

We do not directly sell your personal information to third parties. However, advertising networks may collect and use information for targeted advertising purposes as described in Section 3.2.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as follows:

Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal information (email, password hash) within 30 days
Public Content: Listings and content you created may remain visible but will be disassociated from your account
IP Address Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes, then automatically deleted
Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data according to their retention policies (typically 26 months by default)
Legal Holds: Information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate legal purposes

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality:

Session Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
Security Cookies: Help protect against unauthorized access

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site:

Pages you visit and features you use
Time spent on pages
Links you click
Referring websites
Browser and device information

This information is aggregated and anonymized to help us improve the Service. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to:

Serve relevant advertisements based on your interests
Limit how many times you see an ad
Measure ad effectiveness

These networks may track your activity across different websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using certain features of the Service.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. FluxerServers does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out tools mentioned above to control tracking and advertising.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Password Security: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms (we never store plain-text passwords)
Secure Connections: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data within our team
Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with security patches
Database Security: Protected database with restricted access

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we implement strong security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Update Your Information

You can view and update your account information at any time through your account settings.

7.2 Delete Your Account

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. This will:

Remove your email address and password (if applicable) from our systems
Delete your profile photo (including photos obtained from Google OAuth)
Disassociate your username from public content
Delete your profile information
Revoke access to any connected third-party accounts (such as Google OAuth)

7.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Adjusting your browser's cookie settings

7.4 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You can control personalized advertising through:

Google Ad Settings
DAA Opt-Out Tool
NAI Opt-Out Tool
Your browser's privacy settings

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you'll see fewer ads—you'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

7.5 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information. Contact us and we will provide your data in a structured format within 30 days.

7.6 Object to Processing

You may object to how we process your data, though this may limit or prevent your use of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

FluxerServers is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including by third-party services like Google. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using FluxerServers, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers and service providers.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

FluxerServers contains links to third-party Fluxer servers, bots, and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Important: When you click an invite link to join a server or add a bot, you are leaving FluxerServers and interacting with that third party directly. When you see advertisements on our site, you may be interacting with third-party ad networks that have their own privacy policies.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
Right to know if we sell or share your personal information (note: we don't directly sell data, but advertising networks may use it)
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us through the information provided in Section 13.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, contact us through the information provided in Section 13.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

Posting a notice on FluxerServers
Sending an email to your registered address
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top

Your continued use of FluxerServers after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Through our official channels on the Fluxer platform
Via the contact information provided on our website

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.