Privacy Policy
Who We Are
MCTools (mc-tools.net) is a free Minecraft tools site operated from the United States. Contact info is at the bottom of this page.
What We Store
Nothing. MCTools has no user accounts, no logins, and no server-side database. We do not store your files, your IP address, your username, or anything else on our infrastructure. The tools run client-side; what you do in them stays on your device.
Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic (pages visited, approximate location, device type). Google Analytics sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*) that recognize your browser across visits; the reports we see are aggregated. For visitors in the EEA, the UK, and Switzerland, analytics cookies are disabled by default (Google Consent Mode) unless consent is given in the future. You can block analytics at any time through your browser settings or Google's opt-out add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Google's processing is governed by Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy. We do not sell personal data.
We also use Cloudflare for hosting and basic performance metrics. See: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Advertising
MCTools does not currently work with any advertising partners, and no ads are served on the site at this time. If we add an ad network in the future, this policy will be updated to name the partner, link to their privacy policy, and explain what data they collect (typically cookies used for measurement and personalization).
Once any ad partner is enabled, visitors in regions like the EEA and UK will see a consent banner before any personalized advertising occurs, and personalization can also be managed through your browser or operating system settings.
Third-Party Services
When you use the site, your browser may also contact:
- Google Fonts and public CDNs that serve the libraries the tools depend on
- Public Minecraft skin-lookup APIs (such as mc-heads.net, minotar.net, mineskin.eu, mccompanion.net, geysermc.org). When you enter a Minecraft username into a tool that fetches a player's skin, that username is sent to one of these services so they can return the skin. We do not store it.
Local Storage on Your Device
We use your browser's local storage for small preferences like your theme. This data stays on your device and you can clear it any time. Nothing in local storage is sent back to us.
Data Retention
Because we do not store any personal data, there is nothing on our end to retain or delete. Google Analytics holds analytics data per Google's standard retention period, after which it is automatically deleted.
International Data Transfers
MCTools is operated from the United States, and our service providers process data there. If you visit from the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, your information may be transferred to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.
Your Rights
You have rights under the GDPR (EEA / UK) and CCPA (California) regarding personal data, including the right to access, delete, or object to processing. Because MCTools holds no personal data of its own, any request will generally be directed to our analytics or hosting providers. MCTools does not sell or share personal data. To make a request, use the contact info below.
Children's Privacy
MCTools is a general-audience site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA / UK). Since we have no servers that store user data, none is collected from children either. If you are a parent and want to talk through anything, contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be flagged by a new "Last updated" date at the top.