Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 17 June 2026
Introduction
Valtis ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who it may be shared with, and the rights available to you.
By using Valtis services, including our website, Discord server, community platforms and associated services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Valtis is an independent community network focused on Minecraft developers, creators and technical communities.
At the time of writing, Valtis operates as an independent community project and is not incorporated as a separate legal business entity.
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us through our official contact channels.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Valtis, we may collect:
Information You Provide
- Names or usernames.
- Email addresses.
- Project submissions.
- Contact form submissions.
- Support requests.
- Reports and safeguarding submissions.
- Communications sent to Valtis.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP addresses.
- Browser information.
- Device information.
- Pages visited.
- Referring websites.
- Date and time of access.
- Security and diagnostic logs.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate and maintain Valtis services.
- Process submissions and applications.
- Respond to enquiries and support requests.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Protect community safety.
- Investigate abuse, security incidents and policy violations.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under UK GDPR and related legislation, processing may be based on:
- Consent.
- Contractual necessity.
- Legitimate interests.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Protection of vital interests.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared:
- With service providers acting on our behalf.
- When required by law.
- To protect users, Valtis or the public.
- During investigations relating to security, safeguarding or abuse.
Infrastructure and Service Providers
Valtis uses third-party providers to deliver its services.
These providers may process information on our behalf, including technical and operational data.
Current providers may include:
Cloudflare
Cloudflare may process IP addresses, security data, website traffic and performance information in order to provide content delivery, security and website protection services.
Website: https://www.cloudflare.com
Hetzner
Hetzner provides hosting infrastructure used to operate Valtis services.
Website: https://www.hetzner.com
Discord
Our community platform operates through Discord. Information shared within Discord is also subject to Discord's own privacy practices.
Website: https://discord.com
Additional providers may be introduced as services evolve.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services.
- Maintain records.
- Investigate issues.
- Fulfil legal obligations.
- Protect community safety.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
Safeguarding and Safety Reports
Information submitted through moderation, safeguarding or safety reporting systems may be retained for longer periods where necessary to:
- Investigate concerns.
- Protect individuals.
- Maintain community safety.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Access to such information is restricted to authorised personnel where possible.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against:
- Unauthorised access.
- Accidental loss.
- Misuse.
- Disclosure.
- Alteration.
No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where applicable, reasonable measures are taken to ensure information receives an appropriate level of protection.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including:
- Access to personal information.
- Correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion of information.
- Restriction of processing.
- Objection to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdrawal of consent where consent is relied upon.
Requests may be submitted through our official contact channels.
Children's Privacy
Valtis is intended for a general audience.
Where safeguarding concerns arise, additional measures may be taken to protect younger community members and ensure compliance with applicable laws and platform requirements.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The latest version will always be published on the Valtis website with an updated revision date.
Continued use of Valtis services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the official Valtis contact channels.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related enquiries in a timely manner.