Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MC-Status ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Minecraft server ping tool.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

• Server Information: The Minecraft server IP addresses and ports you submit for ping checks
• Geolocation Data: Your approximate location (country and city) to optimize ping results and server selection
• Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our Minecraft server ping tool
• To improve and optimize user experience
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns
• To detect and prevent technical issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Data Retention

We do not store personal data permanently. Server ping requests are processed in real-time and not stored. Anonymous usage statistics may be retained for analytical purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

• Google AdSense for advertising
• Vercel for hosting and analytics
• Sentry for error tracking

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Disable cookies in your browser settings

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.