Privacy Policy

Last updated July 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how SquidServers (operated by individual developers)("Licensor," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our desktop application, SquidServers ("Licensed Application").

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive when you use our Licensed Application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency.

2. Data We Collect

We collect certain information to provide and improve our Licensed Application. This includes:

  • Application Usage Data: Anonymous statistics about how you use the application, such as which features you access and how often you use them.
  • Performance Metrics: Technical data about application performance, including error logs and crash reports to help us identify and fix issues.
  • System Information: Basic information about your operating system and Java version to ensure compatibility and provide appropriate support.
  • Server Launch Data: When you launch a server, we collect anonymous data about the server configuration (RAM allocation, server type, hosting mode, Minecraft version) to improve our server setup process.

Important Note:

We do not collect any personally identifiable information. All data collection is anonymous and used solely for improving the application.

3. How We Use Your Data

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Application Improvement: To identify and fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance user experience.
  • Feature Development: To understand which features are most popular and guide future development decisions.
  • Technical Support: To provide better support by understanding common issues and system configurations.
  • Success Metrics: To track the success of our application and understand user engagement patterns.

All data is processed anonymously and cannot be used to identify individual users.

4. How We Share Your Data

We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (like PostHog for analytics) that help us process and analyze anonymous usage data. These services are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a business transfer or merger, anonymous data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

No Personal Data Sharing:

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data to share with third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

Our application integrates with certain third-party services to provide enhanced functionality:

5.1 Modrinth API Integration

We integrate with Modrinth's API to provide modpack browsing and download functionality. When you use these features:

  • Your requests to browse modpacks are sent directly to Modrinth's servers
  • We do not store or process any data from these requests
  • Modrinth's privacy policy applies to any data they may collect

5.2 Playit.gg Integration

We integrate with Playit.gg for server tunneling functionality. When you use tunneling features:

  • Tunneling requests are processed by Playit.gg's servers
  • We do not store or access any tunneling data
  • Playit.gg's privacy policy applies to their data collection

6. Local Data Handling

Your local data remains private and secure:

  • Minecraft Server Files: Minecraft server files, world data, and configurations that you set up and manage using the Licensed Application remain local to your device and are not transmitted externally by our application.
  • World File Privacy: User-created content, such as Minecraft world files and in-game data, is handled entirely on your local device. We do not access or transmit your world files or their content.

8. User Rights and Controls

We believe you should have control over your data:

  • Opt-out Mechanisms: You can disable the collection of anonymous usage statistics and telemetry data within the Licensed Application's settings.
  • Data Access and Correction Rights: You have the right to access and, if necessary, correct any personal information we may hold about you. To initiate such a request, please contact us at [email protected].
  • Data Deletion Rights: If you believe we have collected personally identifiable information beyond what is stated in this policy, you may contact us at [email protected] to request deletion of any such collected data.
  • Data Retention Periods: Anonymous analytics and error data are retained for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically for 12 months to allow for analysis of trends and performance improvements.

9. Technical Security

We implement various security measures to protect your data:

  • Data Transmission Security: Any data transmitted to analytics or third-party services is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols (such as Transport Layer Security) to protect it from unauthorized access during transit.
  • Local Data Security: We strive to protect local application data on user devices by adhering to best practices for local storage and access controls. However, the security of your device is ultimately your responsibility.
  • Automatic Updates Privacy: During update checks and downloads, the application transmits minimal data, such as your current application version, to determine if an update is available. This data is used solely for the purpose of delivering updates and is not used to personally identify you.

11. Contact and Changes

  • Privacy Contact Information: For any privacy-related inquiries, complaints, questions, or claims concerning the Licensed Application or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
  • Policy Update Notifications: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy within the Licensed Application or on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
  • Cross-Border Data Transfers: Currently, any data collected is processed and stored on servers located within the United States. Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, cross-border data transfer restrictions typically do not apply to our anonymous usage data. If any data processing practices change in the future, we will update this policy to disclose such requirements and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.