Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Gemini Servers ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

  • Username and email address
  • Password (stored securely using one-way hashing)
  • Profile information (bio, avatar, timezone)
  • Gaming usernames (e.g., Minecraft username)
  • Social media links you choose to add (Discord, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

Content You Create:

  • Pages, reviews, comments, and messages
  • Events, applications, and form submissions
  • News articles and help content
  • Images and media you upload

Communications:

  • Messages you send to other users
  • Contact form submissions
  • Support requests

Payment Information:

  • Billing details for purchases (processed by Stripe)
  • Transaction history
  • We do not store your full credit card numbers

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Browser Information:

  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Screen resolution

Usage Information:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clicks and interactions
  • Referrer URLs (how you arrived at our site)
  • Search queries within the Service

Network Information:

  • IP address
  • Approximate location (country level, derived from IP)

Session Information:

  • Session identifiers
  • Login timestamps
  • Last activity time

1.3 Information from Third Parties

OAuth Login Providers:

If you choose to log in using a third-party service (Discord, Google, or Microsoft), we receive:

  • Your account ID from that service
  • Email address associated with that account
  • Username or display name
  • Profile picture (if available)

Payment Processors:

Our payment processor (Stripe) provides us with transaction confirmations and billing information necessary to fulfill your purchases.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Service

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Display your content and profile to other users
  • Enable communication between users
  • Provide customer support
  • Analyze usage to improve features and performance

2.2 For Security and Safety

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Verify account ownership and prevent unauthorized access
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Monitor for policy violations
  • Maintain audit logs for security purposes

2.3 For Communications

  • Send account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
  • Notify you of activity related to your content (comments, replies)
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

2.4 For Advertising

  • Display advertisements on the Service
  • Measure ad performance (impressions, clicks)
  • Provide advertisers with aggregated, anonymized statistics
  • We do not sell your personal information to advertisers

2.5 For Analytics

  • Understand how users interact with the Service
  • Identify popular content and features
  • Detect and filter bot traffic
  • Generate aggregated usage statistics

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve the Service. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them).

3.2 How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Enable security features
  • These cookies are necessary for the Service to function

Analytics Cookies:

  • Track page views and user interactions
  • Measure time spent on pages
  • Identify referral sources
  • Help us understand usage patterns

Advertising Cookies:

  • Track ad impressions and clicks
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

3.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (note: this may impair Service functionality)

3.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies directly through your browser settings.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is publicly visible by design:

  • Your username and profile picture
  • Content you post publicly (pages, reviews, comments)
  • Your public profile information

You control the visibility of much of your content through privacy settings.

4.2 With Other Users

When you interact with other users, they may see:

  • Your username and profile
  • Content you share with them
  • Messages you send to them

4.3 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service:

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting and storage
  • OAuth Providers (Discord, Google, Microsoft): Authentication services
  • Email Services: Transactional email delivery

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or valid legal process
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or abuse of the Service
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

4.5 Business Transfers

If Gemini Servers is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4.6 What We Don't Do

  • We do not sell your personal information
  • We do not share your email address with advertisers
  • We do not provide advertisers with personally identifiable information about you

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (passwords, OAuth tokens)
  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls limiting who can view your data
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

5.2 Password Security

  • Passwords are stored using secure one-way hashing
  • We never store your password in plain text
  • Our staff will never ask for your password

5.3 Two-Factor Authentication

We offer two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account. We strongly recommend enabling this feature.

5.4 Your Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure and don't share it
  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Log out of shared devices
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Report any suspicious activity immediately

5.5 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Data Retention

6.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward
  • Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized over time; raw data retained for limited periods
  • Security Logs: Retained for security and fraud prevention purposes
  • Transaction Records: Retained as required by financial regulations

6.2 After Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

  • Your profile and personal information are removed
  • Your content may be deleted or anonymized
  • Some information may be retained for legal, security, or operational reasons
  • Backup copies may persist for a limited time before being overwritten

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access Your Data

You can access and download your personal data through your account settings. We provide a data export feature that allows you to download your information in common formats (JSON or CSV).

7.2 Correct Your Data

You can update your profile information, email address, and other account details through your account settings at any time.

7.3 Delete Your Data

You can delete specific content you've created. To delete your entire account, contact us through our support channels.

7.4 Email Preferences

You can manage your email preferences in your account settings, including:

  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Notification emails
  • Marketing communications

You can also unsubscribe from emails using the link at the bottom of each email.

7.5 Privacy Settings

You can control the visibility of your content and profile through privacy settings, including:

  • Who can see your profile
  • Default privacy for new content
  • Comment visibility settings

7.6 Blocking Users

You can block other users to prevent them from interacting with you or viewing your content.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where our servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

10.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

10.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

10.3 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

10.4 Do Not Sell

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

10.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

11.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To provide the Service you requested
  • Consent: For optional features like newsletters
  • Legitimate Interests: For security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

11.2 Your GDPR Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

11.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

11.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you through the Service or via email
  • Provide a summary of key changes where appropriate

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

For data export requests, visit your Account Settings.

Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Gemini Servers.