Privacy Policy
Ferrisvheel.net — Privacy Policy
Effective date: 19 September 2026
Website: ferrisvheel.net
Privacy & Support: support@ferrisvheel.net
Ferrisvheel respects the privacy of its community members and aims to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate the website, manage server access, and provide support.
This Privacy Policy explains what information Ferrisvheel may collect, why it is collected, how it may be used, and how you can contact us regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
Ferrisvheel may collect information in several ways depending on how you use the website.
1.1 Whitelist Applications
When you submit an application to join the Ferrisvheel Minecraft server, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Name or preferred name;
- Email address;
- Minecraft username;
- Discord username or other community identifier;
- Answers to application questions; and
- Other information you choose to include in your application.
We aim to keep application information limited to what is reasonably relevant to operating the whitelist and community.
You should not provide sensitive personal information, such as government identification numbers, financial information, passwords, precise location information, or medical information, as part of a whitelist application.
1.2 Forums
If you participate in the Ferrisvheel forums, information associated with your forum account and activity may be collected or stored.
This may include:
- Username or display name;
- Email address;
- Account information;
- Posts, replies, and other content you submit;
- Account creation and activity information; and
- Technical information associated with your use of the website.
Content you voluntarily post on public areas of the forums should be considered potentially visible to other members of the community.
1.3 Minecraft Server
When you connect to the Ferrisvheel Minecraft server, technical and gameplay information may be processed by the server, hosting infrastructure, and installed plugins.
This may include:
- Minecraft username;
- Minecraft UUID;
- IP address;
- Connection timestamps;
- In-game activity;
- Chat messages;
- Commands;
- Player statistics;
- Moderation records; and
- Other information generated as part of normal server operation.
Much of this information is generated automatically by Minecraft server software or supporting infrastructure.
1.4 Website and Technical Information
When visiting ferrisvheel.net, technical information may be automatically processed by the website, hosting provider, security services, or other infrastructure.
This may include:
- IP address;
- Browser type;
- Operating system;
- Device information;
- Pages visited;
- Approximate access times;
- Referring pages; and
- Technical or diagnostic information.
2. Why We Collect Information
Ferrisvheel primarily collects information for the following purposes:
- Processing and reviewing whitelist applications;
- Determining whether an applicant should receive access to the server;
- Creating or maintaining the necessary records for approved players;
- Operating and securing the website and Minecraft server;
- Managing forum accounts;
- Providing technical and community support;
- Communicating with users regarding their applications or accounts;
- Investigating abuse, security incidents, or violations of server rules;
- Maintaining appropriate moderation records; and
- Maintaining the general functionality and security of Ferrisvheel services.
Information submitted through a whitelist application is not collected for the purpose of selling or commercially exploiting applicants' personal information.
3. Whitelist Applications and Application Records
Information submitted through an application may be retained after an application has been reviewed.
For example, Ferrisvheel may retain a record indicating that an application was submitted, whether it was approved or rejected, and information reasonably necessary to administer the whitelist.
Application information may be accessible to authorised Ferrisvheel administrators or moderators where necessary to review applications or administer the server.
Application information is not intended to be publicly displayed.
4. Information Sharing
Ferrisvheel does not sell personal information.
Personal information may be accessible to or processed by service providers used to operate Ferrisvheel, such as providers of:
- Website hosting;
- Database or application hosting;
- Minecraft server hosting;
- Email services;
- Security and DNS services;
- Forum software;
- Authentication services; and
- Other infrastructure necessary to operate the website and server.
Information may also be disclosed where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, investigate serious security incidents, or protect Ferrisvheel, its users, or others.
5. Third-Party Services
Ferrisvheel may rely on third-party services to operate portions of the website and server.
These services may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
Where a third-party provider stores or processes information outside Australia, information submitted to Ferrisvheel may therefore be processed or stored overseas.
6. Cookies
Ferrisvheel.net may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:
- Maintaining website sessions;
- Authentication;
- Security;
- Remembering preferences;
- Forum functionality; and
- Understanding general website usage where analytics are enabled.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functionality may not operate correctly if essential cookies are disabled.
7. Data Retention
Ferrisvheel does not intend to retain personal information indefinitely where it is no longer reasonably required.
Different information may be retained for different periods depending on its purpose.
For example, information relating to an approved player may need to be retained for the duration of their participation in the Ferrisvheel community, while application or moderation records may be retained for a reasonable period for administrative, security, or dispute-resolution purposes.
Technical logs may be automatically deleted or overwritten according to the configuration of the relevant systems.
8. Security
Ferrisvheel takes reasonable steps to protect information held by the service against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no internet-connected service can guarantee absolute security.
Users should also take reasonable precautions when protecting their accounts and should never provide their passwords to Ferrisvheel staff.
9. Your Information
You may contact Ferrisvheel if you would like to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Ask about how your information is being used;
- Raise a privacy concern; or
- Request deletion of information where appropriate.
Requests should be sent to:
We may need to verify that a request relates to you before providing or changing information.
Some information may need to be retained where there is a legitimate administrative, security, dispute-resolution, or legal reason to do so.
10. Public Forum Content
Information you voluntarily publish on public areas of the Ferrisvheel forums may be visible to other users.
You should exercise care when posting personal information publicly.
Ferrisvheel may remove content where reasonably necessary to maintain the operation and safety of the community.
11. Children and Young Users
Ferrisvheel does not intentionally seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children or young users.
Users should provide only information reasonably necessary for their application or use of the service.
Parents or guardians who have questions or concerns about information submitted by a young user may contact:
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when Ferrisvheel's services, information practices, or applicable requirements change.
The current version will be published on ferrisvheel.net.
13. Contact
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact:
Ferrisvheel will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy enquiries.