Horizon Network — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Horizon Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website, forums, or related services.

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1. Information We Collect

When you use our website or create an account, we may collect the following information:

Account Information

Username, email address, and password (encrypted)

IP address and basic device/browser data for security

Optional profile details such as avatars, bios, or social links

Automatically Collected Data

Server logs (IP address, access times, pages visited)

Cookies for login sessions, preferences, and analytics

We do not collect or store sensitive personal data such as full names, addresses, or payment details on the forum website.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create and manage your forum account

Maintain website security and prevent abuse

Communicate with you (e.g., verification emails, notifications)

Improve our website and user experience

Enforce our Terms of Service and community rules

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3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help our website remember your preferences and login sessions.

You can disable cookies in your browser, but doing so may limit certain website features.

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4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to others.

We only share data when necessary to:

Comply with legal requirements

Protect the security of Horizon Network and its users

Integrate essential third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, CAPTCHA systems)

All third-party services we use comply with modern privacy regulations.

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5. Payment Information

All payments are handled externally through store.horizonmc.net and our payment processors (e.g., Tebex).

We do not collect or store any payment details on our website or forums.

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6. Data Security

We implement strong security measures, including encryption and limited administrative access, to protect your information.

However, no system is completely secure — by using our services, you acknowledge this risk.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your data

Withdraw consent or close your account at any time

To make a data request, contact us at horizonnetsupp@gmail.com 

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8. Children’s Privacy

We comply with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

Our services are intended for users 13 years and older.

If we learn that a child under 13 has registered, we will delete their account and associated data promptly.

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9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or security reasons.

You may request full account deletion at any time.

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10. External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Discord, Minecraft servers, or social platforms).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.

Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of these changes.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

📧 horizonnetsupp@gmail.com 

🌐 forums.horizonmc.net

💬 Discord: discord.gg/horizonmc