Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Azure Nodes ("Azure Nodes", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and related tools (collectively, the "Services").

By using azurenodes.xyz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal data in order to operate and improve our Services. This may include:

• IP Address – Logged for security, abuse prevention, and service operation.
• Email Address – Collected during account registration or voluntarily provided for communication or support.
• Account Data – Username and service-related identifiers.
• Usage Data – Server activity, resource usage, logs, and service interaction metrics.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies – Used for essential functionality and security.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services
• Operate Minecraft and game server instances
• Monitor performance and prevent abuse
• Respond to support requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Azure Nodes uses cookies and third-party services (such as Cloudflare) to:

• Provide security and DDoS protection
• Optimize website performance
• Detect and prevent malicious activity

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and operate the Services
• Fulfill legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce policies
• Prevent abuse or fraud

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Services, including:

• Infrastructure and hosting providers
• Security and performance providers (e.g., Cloudflare)

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, users, or infrastructure.

6. GDPR and European Users

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

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion – Request erasure of your personal data
• Restriction – Request limited processing
• Objection – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
• Portability – Request a machine-readable copy of your data

You may exercise these rights by contacting:

• support@azurenodes.xyz

7. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, GDPR requests, or other concerns, please contact:

• support@azurenodes.xyz