Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Thu Sep 04 2025

McRank ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://mcrank.net or use our services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: username, email address, password (encrypted).
• Server Listings: details provided by server owners, such as server name, IP address, description, and images.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, actions taken (e.g., votes, logins).
• Payment Data: processed securely through third-party providers (e.g., Paddle). We do not store full credit card details.
• Cookies & Tracking: session cookies, analytics cookies, and similar technologies for improving user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Managing accounts and server listings.
• Processing payments and subscriptions.
• Preventing fraud and abuse (e.g., vote cheating).
• Communicating updates, support responses, or service notifications.
• Complying with legal obligations.

We rely on legal bases for processing your data, including consent, contract execution, legal compliance, and legitimate interests.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: to provide you the Service.
• Legitimate interests: to maintain security, improve functionality, and prevent fraud.
• Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws.
• Consent: for optional features like newsletters or marketing.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

• Payment Processors (e.g., Paddle) for handling transactions.
• Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for website statistics.
• Service Providers assisting in hosting, security, and technical support.
• Legal Authorities, if required by law or in response to lawful requests.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Maintain user sessions.
• Track votes to ensure fairness.
• Analyze traffic and improve performance.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: until your account is deleted.
• Server listings: until removed by the owner or by us.
• Payment records: retained as required by financial and tax laws.
• Logs and security data: retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are an EU/EEA resident (GDPR):

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Data portability (export of your data).
• Withdraw consent at any time.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords with hashing).
• HTTPS for secure transmission.
• Regular monitoring and system updates.

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 16 years old.

If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed outside of your country, including servers located in the EU or USA. We take measures to ensure adequate protection, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address:

By using SelfKit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.