Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critically important to us at Septimus

Last updated: August 15, 2025 Version 2.1

Septimus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our anti-cheat service for Minecraft servers. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register for Septimus, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Server IP addresses
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Player Data

Our service automatically collects gameplay data to detect cheating:

  • Player UUIDs and usernames
  • Movement patterns and coordinates
  • Click patterns and interaction data
  • Game statistics and performance metrics
  • IP addresses for security purposes

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information:

  • Server version and configuration
  • Plugin interactions
  • Error logs and crash reports
  • Performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for:

  • Cheat Detection: Analyzing player behavior to identify and prevent cheating
  • Service Improvement: Enhancing our detection algorithms and system performance
  • Support: Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring service security
  • Communication: Sending service updates, security alerts, and important notifications
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • AES-256 encryption for stored data
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Strict access controls and authentication protocols
  • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Note: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze service usage and performance
  • Prevent fraudulent activity

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our service.

5. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party services:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal for secure payment processing
  • Cloud Services: AWS for data storage and processing
  • Analytics: Service performance monitoring (anonymized data only)
  • Support: Customer support ticketing systems

We ensure all third-party providers adhere to strict data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data according to the following schedule:

  • Account Data: Retained while account is active plus 30 days
  • Player Detection Data: 90 days for active analysis
  • Log Files: 30 days for troubleshooting
  • Violation Records: 1 year for repeat offender tracking
  • Billing Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates

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
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.