Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ProtocolLib (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit protocollib.net. This website provides download links, documentation references, and setup guides for the ProtocolLib Minecraft server library plugin.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. If you use our Contact page, we receive your name, email address, and message content. We do not require user accounts, registrations, or purchases on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit protocollib.net, certain technical data is recorded automatically through server logs and third-party services:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages you visited and how long you spent on each
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic WordPress functionality (session management, security tokens). These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): If active, GA4 tracks pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic data. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): If active, AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings or at aboutads.info.
• Cloudflare cookies: Cloudflare sets cookies like __cf_bm for bot management and performance optimization. These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website
• To analyze visitor traffic and improve our content through analytics tools
• To serve relevant advertisements where applicable
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact page
• To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare’s protection services

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed here.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics 4 — web analytics by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — advertising by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
• Cloudflare — CDN and security by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• WordPress — self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org from this installation.

We do not control the data practices of these third-party providers.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services already described above (Google, Cloudflare).

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used internally for site improvement.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
• Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire based on their individual settings (typically 30 days to 2 years).

Your Rights and Choices

You have options for controlling how your data is handled:

• Disable or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the GA opt-out add-on.
• Opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page.

EU/EEA residents: Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to the processing of your personal data.

California residents: Under the CCPA, you have the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of your choices.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can address it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. The site uses HTTPS/SSL encryption for all connections. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall. That said, no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our web servers and the third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards for cross-border transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site after a change is posted means you accept the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page. We will respond as quickly as we can.