1. Introduction
Fast Client ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data when you use the Fast Client launcher, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information: • Account Information: When you create an account or log in via a third-party provider (e.g. Microsoft/Minecraft account), we receive basic profile data such as your username and account identifier. • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the launcher, including which features and mods you use, crash reports, and performance metrics. • Device & Technical Data: Operating system, hardware configuration, Java version, and launcher version to ensure compatibility and improve performance. • IP Address & Location: Your IP address may be logged for security purposes, abuse prevention, and approximate geolocation (country level). • Communications: If you contact us for support, we retain the content of those communications.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes: • To provide, operate, and maintain the Fast Client launcher and related services. • To improve performance, fix bugs, and develop new features. • To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access. • To respond to support requests and user inquiries. • To send important service-related notifications (e.g. updates, security alerts). • To comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to: • Remember your preferences and login session. • Analyze traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools. • Improve the overall user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website. The Fast Client launcher itself does not use browser cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
Fast Client integrates with or links to third-party services, including: • Microsoft / Mojang: For Minecraft account authentication. Their privacy policies apply to data processed through their platforms. • Modrinth / CurseForge: For mod browsing and downloads. We are not responsible for their data practices. • Discord: Our community server is hosted on Discord, subject to Discord's privacy policy. • Analytics providers: We may use anonymized analytics to understand launcher usage. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Usage logs and crash reports are typically retained for no more than 90 days. Account data is retained for the duration of your use of the service. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Fast Client is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you. • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data. • Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data. • Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format. • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify users of significant changes through the launcher or our website. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: Email: [email protected] We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.