1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how the POPOCHKA.PSD project ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information through:

• The Website — hm466594.webhm.cloud (the official Sunrise Season 7 website)
• PopochkaPSD Launcher — a desktop application (Windows) for downloading and launching the Minecraft modpack
• Game Server — the Minecraft game server operated by our team

By using any of our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Summary of Data We Collect

DATA	SOURCE	PURPOSE
Minecraft nickname	FORM LAUNCHER	Server identification, whitelist, leaderboard
Discord nickname	FORM	Communication with the player
Telegram username	FORM	Communication with the player
Age	FORM	Server rules compliance
Country of residence	FORM	Event scheduling, network routing (VPN recommendations)
PC specifications (CPU, GPU, RAM)	FORM	Performance support & mod compatibility check
Gaming experience / plans	FORM	Application review
Weekly playtime commitment	FORM	Activity expectations
Playtime (hours played)	LAUNCHER	Leaderboard, activity tracking
Online status	LAUNCHER	Show who is currently on the server
Account type (license/offline)	LAUNCHER	Server authentication method
Nickname & access code	SITE	Website authentication to access download section
localStorage flags	SITE LAUNCHER	Remember login, settings, applied-status (local only)

3. Website Data Collection

3.1 Authentication

To access the launcher download, users log in with a nickname and access code provided by the administration. The access code is checked against a server-side file. We do not store session tokens or cookies — authentication state is stored in localStorage in your browser only.

3.2 Server Status

The website queries the public Minecraft server status API (api.mcsrvstat.us) to display online player count. This is a third-party service and no user data is sent to it.

3.3 Application Form

When submitting a server application, the form data is sent to a Discord webhook (a private Discord channel accessible only to administrators). No data from the form is stored in a database — it exists only in the Discord channel.

3.4 Audio & Visual Content

The website plays background audio (ocean waves, music) and displays images/animations. These assets are loaded from our server. No user interaction data is collected from these features.

4. Launcher Application Data

4.1 What the Launcher Sends to Our Server

• Nickname — sent to verify access code (via check-password.php)
• Nickname + playtime — reported periodically for the leaderboard (via report.php)
• Nickname — heartbeat signal every few minutes to show online status (via heartbeat.php)

4.2 What the Launcher Stores Locally

The following data is stored only on your computer (in localStorage and local config files) and is never transmitted to our server:

• Allocated RAM setting
• Modpack installation path
• Selected account and nickname
• Welcome animation shown flag
• Window position and size
• Total local playtime counter

4.3 Modpack Downloads

When you click "Play", the launcher downloads the modpack files from our server. Standard HTTP access logs may be generated by the hosting provider, which may include your IP address. We do not actively collect or process these logs.

4.4 Microsoft Authentication

See Section 6 below.

5. Server Application Form

To join the Minecraft server, players voluntarily fill out an application form on the website. The form collects:

• Age — to verify compliance with server age requirements
• Discord nickname — primary contact method
• Minecraft nickname — for server whitelist
• Telegram username — secondary contact method
• Country of residence — for event scheduling and VPN/proxy recommendations for players in regions with ISP blocks
• PC specifications (CPU, GPU, RAM) — to assess modpack compatibility and provide performance support
• Gaming experience — to evaluate the application
• Season plans — what the player intends to build
• Weekly time commitment — to set activity expectations

All this data is provided voluntarily by the player. We do not collect any of it automatically. The data is sent directly to a private Discord channel via webhook and is accessible only to project administrators.

6. Microsoft Authentication

The launcher supports login via Microsoft account using the official OAuth 2.0 protocol (Microsoft Authentication Library). During this process:

• The user is redirected to Microsoft's own login page
• The launcher receives only the Minecraft game profile: game nickname (gamertag) and UUID
• The launcher does NOT receive and has no access to: your Microsoft password, email address, real name, payment methods, or any other Microsoft account data
• The authentication token is stored locally on your computer only

7. Data We Do NOT Collect

8. How Data Is Stored

DATA	STORAGE LOCATION	ACCESS
Application form data	Private Discord channel (via webhook)	Administrators only
Player statistics (nick, playtime, last seen)	MySQL database on our server	Administrators; leaderboard is public (nick + playtime only)
Online status	JSON file on server (auto-expires after 5 minutes)	Public (nickname only)
Access codes	Server-side text file	Administrators only
Launcher settings, account data	Your computer (localStorage, AppData)	You only

9. Third-Party Services

Our services interact with the following third-party providers:

• Microsoft OAuth — for Minecraft account authentication (Microsoft Privacy Statement)
• Discord Webhooks — for receiving application forms in a private channel (Discord Privacy Policy)
• mcsrvstat.us — public API for Minecraft server status (no user data sent)
• Google Fonts / Font Awesome CDN — for website typography and icons
• Hosting provider — standard hosting with access logs (IP addresses may be logged by the provider per their own policies)

We do not use any analytics services (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.), advertising networks, or tracking scripts.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share user data with any third parties. Data is used exclusively for:

• Operating the game server and the launcher
• Communicating with players about their application or server matters
• Displaying the public leaderboard (nickname and playtime only)

11. Data Retention & Deletion

Local Data (Launcher)

You can delete all local data at any time by:

• Using the "Full Uninstall" button in the launcher settings (removes launcher + modpack + config)
• Manually deleting the launcher and its folder in %APPDATA%

Server Data

To request deletion of your server-side data (application, playtime statistics), contact the administration via Telegram. We will process your request within 14 days.

Retention Period

Player statistics are retained for the duration of the active season. Application data is retained in Discord until manually deleted by administrators.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, data deletion requests, or concerns:

• Telegram: @Dansonjjj
• Discord: POPOCHKA.PSD Discord Server