Privacy policy

Ars Nouveau is one of those mods that rewards curiosity. You start with a Spell Book and a handful of glyphs, and somewhere between your first Touch-Break and your first fully automated Source network, you realise you have stopped following a recipe list and started designing systems. That shift is what this site exists to support.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

1. About This Site

arsnouveau.org is an independent, fan-made informational website covering the Ars Nouveau mod for Minecraft. We publish guides, reference material, and community resources.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios, Microsoft, or the developers and maintainers of the Ars Nouveau mod. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. This Site is provided for informational purposes only.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you give us voluntarily

We only receive personal information that you choose to send us. Depending on which features you use, this may include:

  • Contact details — your name and email address if you email us or submit a contact form.
  • Message content — anything you write in a message, correction request, or feedback submission.
  • Newsletter details — your email address if you subscribe to updates (where offered).

You are not required to create an account to read anything on the Site.

2.2 Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our servers and third-party providers automatically record certain technical data when you load a page:

  • IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized by our analytics provider)
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
    Screen size and language settings
  • Referring URL and the pages you visit on the Site
  • Date, time, and duration of your visit
  • General geographic region inferred from your IP address (typically country or city level)

This data is used in aggregate to understand traffic patterns and diagnose technical problems. We do not use it to identify you personally.

2.3 Information we do not collect

We do not knowingly collect Minecraft account credentials, payment information, government identification, or sensitive personal data such as health, biometric, religious, or political information. Please do not send us this information.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. We and our third-party providers may use the following categories:

Managing cookies: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies or alert you when one is set. Blocking cookies will not prevent you from reading the Site, though some preferences may not be remembered. Where required by law, we also provide a consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to change your choice at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on third parties to host and operate the Site. These providers process data under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

  • posting and CDN: [PROVIDER NAME] — serves page content and maintains server logs.
  • Analytics: [PROVIDER NAME] — measures aggregate traffic.
  • Advertising: [PROVIDER NAME, IF APPLICABLE] — delivers ads and may use cookies or device identifiers for personalization and
    frequency capping.
  • Email delivery: [PROVIDER NAME, IF APPLICABLE] — handles newsletter or contact form messages.
  • Embedded content: Pages may embed videos, images, or code snippets from external platforms. Loading embedded content allows that platform to collect data about your visit as if you had visited it directly.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

5. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Deliver and maintain the Site and its content
  • Respond to your questions, corrections, and feedback
  • Understand which pages and guides are most useful so we can improve them
  • Detect, prevent, and investigate abuse, spam, and security incidents
  • Display advertising that helps cover hosting costs (where applicable)
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data on the following bases under the GDPR:

  • Consent — for non-essential cookies, analytics, personalized advertising, and newsletter emails. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests — for security, abuse prevention, and basic aggregate measurement of Site performance, balanced against your rights.
  • Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose data to comply with applicable law.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose information only in these circumstances:

  • Service providers — to the vendors listed in Section 4, strictly to operate the Site.
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, subpoena, court order, or valid government request.
  • Protection of rights — to investigate potential violations, protect the safety of users, or defend our legal rights.
  • Business transfer — if the Site is transferred to a new owner, information may transfer with it, subject to this Policy.

8. Data Retention

  • Contact and email correspondence: retained for as long as needed to resolve your query, and typically deleted within [X] months afterward.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe.
    Server logs: typically retained for [X] days for security and troubleshooting.
  • Analytics data: retained according to our analytics provider’s configured retention period, currently [X] months.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent previously given
  • Request a portable copy of information you provided
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 14. We may ask you to verify your identity before acting. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

EEA/UK visitors also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.

California residents may exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including through an authorized agent.

10. Children's Privacy

Minecraft has a broad audience, and we take this section seriously.

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country, such as 16 in parts of the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address in Section 14 and we will delete it promptly.

We recommend that younger visitors read guides without submitting any personal information through contact forms or email.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including HTTPS encryption for all traffic, restricted access to any stored contact data, and reputable hosting infrastructure. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Data Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country of residence. Where personal data is transferred out of the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or an applicable adequacy decision.

13. Links to Other Sites

The Site links to external resources such as mod repositories, wikis, forums, video platforms, and community pages. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be noted prominently on the Site. Continuing to use the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

15. Contact Us

Questions, privacy requests, or corrections:

Email: [support@arsnouveau.org] Website: https://arsnouveau.org/ 
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within [X] business days.

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