Privacy Policy

DestructiveBurn PRIVACY POLICY

[Last modified: Jun 03, 2025]
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DB MAIN SITE

 

DB MAIN – 1 – Contact forms

The contact form employed on this website is powered by SiteOrigin, an efficient tool designed to facilitate the seamless transmission of your inquiries via email. To ensure the reliable delivery of your messages, I have also integrated the WP Mail SMTP plugin into the system. WP Mail SMTP enhances email deliverability by reconfiguring the wp_mail() PHP function, enabling it to utilize a robust SMTP provider. This configuration allows me to efficiently forward all email correspondence to my Gmail account without the need to subscribe to a paid email service.

For more information about Formidable, please visit their official website at SiteOrigin – Free WordPress Themes and Plugins.

To explore the features and benefits of WP Mail SMTP, you can find additional details on the WordPress plugin repository at WP Mail SMTP.

 

DB MAIN – 2 – Embedded content from other websites

Articles featured on this website may incorporate embedded content, such as videos, images, articles, and other media elements. Embedded content from external websites operates in a manner that mirrors your interaction with the respective third-party website.

Please be aware that these external websites may collect data about you, employ cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking mechanisms, and observe your engagement with the embedded content. This may encompass tracking your interactions with the embedded content if you possess an account and are logged in on the respective third-party website. It’s important to acquaint yourself with the privacy policies of these external websites to understand how your data is handled and what tracking practices they employ.

 

DB MAIN – 3 – The Shop

The shop on this website primarily serves as a digital (virtual) storefront, and therefore, shipping privacy considerations are not applicable.
During your visit to my site, I employ tracking mechanisms to enhance your user experience. The information I track includes:

  1. Products You’ve Viewed: This data enables me to showcase products that align with your recent interests, offering a more tailored browsing experience.
  2. Cart Contents: I utilize cookies to maintain a record of items in your shopping cart while you navigate the site, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.

When you make a purchase through the site, you will be prompted to provide essential information, such as your name and email address. This information is invaluable in the event of purchase-related issues, as it enables me to contact you promptly and provide order information. If you opt to create an account, your name, email, and any additional details you furnish on the account page will be securely stored. This account information is instrumental in streamlining your future interactions with the site and establishing an order history.

For a comprehensive understanding of account creation and order processing, please refer to the section labelled “Accounts and Orders” below.
Please note that all transactions conducted on this site are denominated in USD (United States Dollars).

 

DB MAIN – 4 – Shop Paywall

  • My shop is tailored for selling digital downloads and physical items, with a focus on structured pricing rather than an open pricing system. The open pricing system is available as an optional add-on; learn more below.
  • Given Mojang’s Commercial Guidelines for selling Maps/Schematics, I can adjust some builds to include a paywall. Not all items will be behind a paywall; most will continue to offer open pricing.

 

DB MAIN – 5 – Shop Open Pricing (Donation System)

  • Open Pricing allows users to choose their own price. By default, it’s set to $5 but can range from $0 to any amount they wish to contribute, provided they have the funds.
  • I consider this a donation system where we suggest a $5 donation upfront, but ultimately leave it to the customer’s discretion. Personally, I believe in empowering users to make their own choices. This approach has proven effective; while many opt for $0, others choose amounts both higher and lower than $5.

 

How does it work?

  • My shop operates as a standard E-commerce selling platform, requiring users to add items to their cart and proceed to checkout, just like any typical online store. However, for products utilizing open pricing, you have the flexibility to choose your own price directly on the product page. While the default price is typically set at $5, you can adjust it before adding the item to your cart.

This is how you make it work.

  • When you visit the map or schematic product page or any other open price shop page on this site, you can then choose to change the $5 to $0 or any number that fits you. After you can press
    Add to Cart / View Cart / Proceed To Checkout.
    Add your Name / Email / & Password, then place an order.  If you donated, it will redirect you to PayPal.  After that, it will redirect you to the download. If you choose not to donate, it will simply send you to the download and skip PayPal.
  • You will need to agree to the terms before you place an order.

 

DB MAIN – 6 – Mojang Selling Terms

  • Under Mojang (HAND CRAFTED PRODUCTS), I have a few things that need to be shown.
  • First, all Maps/Schematics for Java Edition will have (NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG) in the description.
  • If you have any questions, YOU need to contact me, not Mojang. They are not associated with the content in the shop.
  • You can read more about it here: https://account.mojang.com/documents/commercial_guidelines  (HAND CRAFTED PRODUCTS)
  • Mojang has no liability for the product or purchases of DestructiveBurn’s Shop.
  • Mojang states (you sell those products only through a website or service/channel that independently records the quantities of the product sold and enables us to independently verify that information;)
    If Mojang requests a yearly sale price, I will only give them a CSV file that consists only of the date/Number of items sold and the Gross sales amount.  Anything more than that is a breach of privacy.

 

DB MAIN – 7 – Planet Minecraft

As an update: Planet Minecraft now shows a Monetized Download Money Icon indicating it’s a paid map.  However, I still want to leave what was discussed before that update change was done.
Terms of Use from PM:
6: Sell access to or the use of this website, including any content contained on, downloaded or accessed from this website, except as specifically permitted in writing by Planet Minecraft;

What was discussed before the Terms of Use by PM?

  • Under the agreed terms disgust, I can post my maps and schematics that are open-priced on their website.  However, the submissions I create on there must mention how you can charge $5 to $0.
  • I cannot post paywall maps and schematics.  However, I can post a YouTube link, but I cannot force you to the description that has the download.
  • So if you are wondering if I’m breaking their rule 3.1 (Commercial advertising) that’s a no.
  • It’s not required for me to put this information here, but I did it anyway.
  • If you want to learn more about how the system works, read “(Accounts  Orders (Shop)” below.

 

DB MAIN – 8 – Minecraft Schematics

  • Under the agreed terms disgust, I can post paywall builds but post more free “Open Price” schematics.
  • It’s not required for me to put this information here, but I did it anyway.

 

DB MAIN – 9 – PayPal Orders

  • All order transactions are processed through PayPal. My site communicates with PayPal’s API to handle transactions securely. After completing a transaction, you are redirected back to my site to download your digital copy. This ensures that no actual transactions take place directly on my site.

 

DB MAIN – 10 – What I share with others

Processing

All payments are processed exclusively through PayPal.

Upon checkout, when you provide your email and name, you will be securely redirected to PayPal’s dedicated servers. PayPal is responsible for managing customer data and ensuring its security. During the payment processing, certain data necessary for payment handling and support, such as the purchase total and billing information, may be transmitted to PayPal. Following a successful transaction, you will be directed to your download.

For additional information regarding the handling of your data by PayPal, please refer to the PayPal Privacy Policy for comprehensive details.

 

For orders with a PayPal transaction ID, the relevant information is preserved on this website and within the PayPal platform.
For further details regarding PayPal’s Privacy Policy, you can review it here.

 

 

DB COMMUNITY CHAT

I’d like to assure you that the DB community chat, which I manage, prioritizes your privacy and data protection. Here’s how I handle your information:

  1. No Third-Party Trackers, Analytics, or Advertisements: I do not employ any third-party trackers, analytics tools, or advertisements on this platform. Your browsing experience is not monitored by external entities.
  2. No Personal Information Collection or Sharing: I neither collect nor share any form of personal information from users. Your privacy is paramount, and your interactions remain confidential.
  3. Logging of Navigational Information: To maintain the functionality of the chat, navigational information, including IP addresses, is logged. However, rest assured that this data is neither processed nor shared with any third parties.
  4. Limited Third-Party Content: With one exception being YouTube videos, this website does not load any third-party content such as fonts, styles, or scripts unless you explicitly click on elements or links marked as YouTube videos. Your interactions with YouTube content are initiated by your actions.
  5. Links Shared in Chat: It’s important to note that any links shared in the chat may have their own privacy policies and associated risks. I advise users to exercise their best judgment when clicking on external links.
  6. Cookies: When you log in, a cookie is set on your device for authentication purposes. These login cookies are automatically deleted upon logout to ensure your privacy and security.
  7. Email Registration: If you choose to register, your email will be stored in the DB database. This email is exclusively used for password reset requests and is never used for any other purpose. If you have concerns about providing your email, you can consider using a temporary email address. Please remember to safeguard your password.

Your privacy is a top priority, and I am committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your information. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy while using this chat platform, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

DB CHAT – 1 – How Accounts Work

Both Guests and Primary accounts are the same, but with one slight difference.

Guest accounts are assigned to an IP instead of an email and pass.  This means you can continue to use that account with the same IP so long as your IP does not change.  If it does, you will lose access to that name and account.     At any time, you can add an email and pass to keep it.   With an email account, you can access it on other ISP networks even if your IP changes you still have it.

DB CHAT – 2 – Security

At this platform, I place a strong emphasis on maintaining strict security measures to protect both the chat community and its users. Here’s how I ensure the security of this service:

  1. Bot Prevention with Cloudflare: I leverage Cloudflare to proactively filter and block unauthorized bots from posting content that violates the platform’s guidelines. This robust protection helps maintain the integrity of the chat environment.
  2. Wordfence WordPress Security Plugin: The chat platform shares its server with my main website, and it benefits from the additional layer of security provided by the WordPress Security Plugin, Wordfence. This plugin helps safeguard the server and its associated resources.
  3. ProxyGuard for VPN Blocking: To enhance security, I employ a ProxyGuard system to block the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). There are compelling reasons for this approach:
  • Preventing IP Ban Evasion: Blocking VPNs ensures that individuals who have been IP banned for valid reasons cannot easily rejoin the chat through a different IP address. This safeguards the chat community and enforces consequences for rule breakers.
  • Mitigating Bad Bot Activity: Over the years, I have observed that many malicious bots often utilize VPNs, infected servers, or compromised home networks to carry out their programmed actions. By restricting the use of VPNs, I am able to significantly reduce the impact of such nefarious bots, promoting a safer and more secure environment for all users.

These security measures are integral to ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for the chat’s users. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the security of this platform, please feel free to reach out. Your safety and privacy are top priorities, and I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of security.

DB CHAT – 3 – Advertising Third-Party Features

None. I want to keep the chat untracked with 0 ads.  Privacy is key. It might be one of the rarest private chats on the internet.

 

 

DB UNOFFICIAL STARDEW VALLEY WIKI CHECKLIST

This Privacy Policy is created to provide you with the understanding and information you need to know about this Checklist site.

  1. The Unofficial Stardew Valley Wiki Checklist is designed to use Local Storage to save your progression.   It can also be backed up on the homepage under “Progress Backup” to save your progression data.
  2. The item images in the table are linked to stardewvalleywiki.com. This checklist is heavily focused on the wiki.

 

 

DB USDVC – 1 –Local Storage / API (What is locally stored)

Local storage is a web browser feature that allows websites to store data on a user’s device. In the Unofficial Stardew Valley Checklist, local storage is used to save your checklist progress. When you add items to your checklist, their corresponding data is stored locally on your device. For instance, Cooking Recipes are saved with key text identifiers such as cooking_recipes1, cooking_recipes2, and so forth.

Moreover, the checklist application includes a backup and restore functionality for progression. This feature lets users create backups of all local storage data keys and values related to the checklist. By using the backup option, users can protect their progress data and easily restore it as needed.

For more information about local storage, visit the Web Storage API documentation.

 

GDPR Menu

This site uses a GDPR menu to allow you to enable or disable Matomo / MS Clarity or Google Ads. All 3 are disabled by default.
All the information about each is on the GDPR menu and below in Global, and can be opened at any time by clicking “GDPR Menu” in the footer.

 

 

DB TrimUI Hub

This Privacy Policy is created to provide you with the understanding and information you need to know about the TrimUI Hib site.
This site does not use affiliated links.  All links are originally copied from the address bar from their respective sources.

Local storage:  The only storage locally added is from the GDPR Menu & the Theme toggle from light to dark.

 

Comments

Disqus is a third-party comment site that can be enabled on any site like this one.  They have their own privacy notice on the footer of the comments section.

Chat

Minnit chat is a third-party community chat that can be enabled on any site like this one.  Owned by Minnit LTD they have their own privacy notice, and one on the chat before you can use it.

GDPR Menu

This site uses a GDPR menu to allow you to enable or disable Matomo / MS Clarity or Google Ads. All 3 are disabled by default.
All the information about each is on the GDPR menu and below in Global, and can be opened at any time by clicking “GDPR Menu” in the footer.

 

DB GLOBAL

GLOBAL DB – 1 – Privacy Overview

This Privacy Policy aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of DestructiveBurn.com. My domain, DestructiveBurn.com, includes various sections such as the Main WordPress site, The Chat, The TrimUI Hub and the Stardew Valley Checklist. While each section may have specific terms, the fundamental principles of this privacy policy are consistently applied across all areas.

I have taken great care to ensure that every aspect of this privacy policy is as transparent as possible, providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your data and privacy.

 

GLOBAL DB – 2 – Analytics

  • For DB Main, DB TrimUI Hub, and DB SVD Checklist:
  • Not for the DB Community Chat

 

GLOBAL DB – 3 – What Information is Collected?

  • For DB Main, DB TrimUI Hub, and DB SVD Checklist:
  • Not for the DB Community Chat

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit destructiveburn.com/
I view how many users are on the site from time to time using Matomo or MS Clarity.

The site uses third-party services for various APIs/Features to make the site function.
I have no control over how they collect their information.

The information I collect is from Matomo, a local analytics tool, to improve website usage without third-party services, and MS Clarity, a Microsoft tool that provides user behaviour insights with third-party data processing. You can prevent this website from analyzing your actions via the settings tab or an ad blocker. While this protects your privacy, it doesn’t help the creator improve parts of the site.

 

DB Matomo (Local)

  • Pros: Data stays on my server: Ensures complete control over the data and enhances security.
  • Pros: No third-party sharing: Eliminates risks associated with third-party data breaches or misuse.
  • Pros: Data deleted within 60 days: Ensures timely removal of data, aligning with privacy regulations and reducing data storage overhead.
  • Cons: Trust in data management is needed: Requires confidence in internal data handling procedures.
  • Cons: Some users may still have privacy concerns: Despite being hosted on the same server as the site, users might worry about how their data is being used and stored internally.

MS Clarity (Microsoft)

  • Pros: Improves user experience by helping me know popular features: Enables the identification of high-traffic areas and popular features on your website, allowing for targeted improvements.
  • Pros: Provides detailed insights: Like session recordings, heatmaps, and user interactions, facilitating an in-depth understanding of user behaviour.
  • Cons: Data processed by Microsoft: Involves external processing, which may raise security and privacy concerns for some users.
  • Cons: Involves third-party data sharing: Data is shared with Microsoft, potentially increasing exposure to privacy risks and compliance requirements.

Both are disabled by default, but you can opt-in at any time by the following

  • GDPR Privacy Menu:  Click Settings / Enable or disable DB Matomo or MS Clarity
    If you have closed the GDPR Privacy Menu, you can open it back up by pressing Menu icon / Site Settings / “Reset Settings” Open GDPR Privacy Menu or by going to the Settings Page: Data Deletion / Open GDPR Privacy Menu

 

GLOBAL DB – 4 – How Do I Process Your Information?

In Short: I process your information to provide and improve the Services of this site and for security.

  • Location Data. While I don’t personally focus on human IPs, this information is essential for safeguarding and ensuring the smooth functioning of this site. It can be gathered temporarily through services like Cloudflare or Matomo. In most cases, I don’t actively track or monitor this information.
  • DB Matomo.  I primarily only use this to see how many users are on the site using the real-time feature.
  • Microsoft Clarity. Gives me an idea of how a user moves around the page and the most used parts, so I can focus on making those parts better.

 

GLOBAL DB – 5 – When and With Whom Do I Share Your Personal Information?

Microsoft Clarity
MS Clarity is a web analytics tool developed by Microsoft that provides valuable insights and visualizations to help website owners understand user behaviour and optimize their online performance.

 

GLOBAL DB – 6 – How long do I retain your data? 

When you leave a comment, both the comment itself and its associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This practice is in place to enable me to recognize and automatically approve any subsequent comments, eliminating the need for them to be held in a moderation queue.

  • DB MAIN
    – All accounts get deleted over time.
    – Comments stay unless requested to be removed.
    – Paid Orders stay unless requested to be removed. Free gets removed.
  • DB Chat
    – Guest accounts never stay for long.
    – All messages, PMs, uploads, doodles, and quiz scores, logs get deleted within 8 days.
  • DB Stardew Valley (SDV)
    – All data stored is stored locally on the user’s browser, called local storage.  They can delete their own by going to the homepage/accordion menu tab called “Can I clear my progress?” and then pressing “Clear local storage & Refresh.”
  • DB Matomo
    – Regularly delete old raw data (60) days.
    – Schedule old data deletion every month.
    – Keep note: this might change earlier as I am still testing it.

 

GLOBAL DB – 7 – Cookies

  • DB MAIN
    – Blog Comments: When visitors leave comments on my site, WordPress sets cookies to remember the user’s name, email address, and website for future comments, making it more convenient for returning users​ (WebToffee)​​ (WP Engine)​.
    –  Checkout: WooCommerce uses cookies to keep track of cart data, which helps ensure a smooth and consistent checkout experience. Cookies are used to store information like cart contents and user sessions​ (WordPress.org)​.
  • DB Chat
    – Upon login, cookies are set to maintain your session in the chat, ensuring continuous access while logged in. These cookies are automatically deleted upon logout. Additionally, cookies are utilized to save your preferences for future visits.
  • DB TrimUI Hub
    – No cookies are used; instead, Local Storage is employed to store data. When a user enables a checkbox or changes the theme, this information is saved locally in their browser, each function storing data as a key-value pair.
  • DB Stardew Valley (SDV)
    – No cookies are used; instead, Local Storage is employed to store data. When a user enables a checkbox or adds a custom note, this information is saved locally in their browser, each function storing data as a key-value pair.
  • DB Matomo
    – Utilizes cookies to gather data on user behaviour, enabling me to analyze how visitors interact with my sites and enhance user experience. These first-party cookies track information such as page visits and time spent on the site, while ensuring user anonymity and distinguishing them from third-party cookies.  (Disabled by Default until Enabled by the GDPR Menu)
  • MS Clarity
    – uses third-party cookies to analyze user behaviour, providing insights into how visitors interact with my website. These cookies track metrics such as page views and session durations to help improve site usability and performance. (Disabled by Default until Enabled by the GDPR Menu)

 

GLOBAL DB – 8 – What personal data do I collect 

In general, most is the standard IP, Email & Country data.   I ban the IPs from bad actors who violate my terms or abuse the site.  Normally for bot prevention.

  • DB MAIN
    – Accounts created within the checkout use standard name, email & country & IP.
    – Comments created on blog posts use standard name, email & country & IP.
    – Order Details: Order Number, PayPal transaction ID, Date, IP, Billing Name, Email, Item Purchased, Download Counts.  (No purchases are done directly on this site.  All are done through Paypal.)
    – Contact Forum: Name, Email, Subject, About, URLs, Message & IP gets sent to my email.  This data helps in replying back.   The IP is used to ban if it’s a bot.  If it’s for an order, I can match the IP to the order.
  • DB Chat
    – The guest uses an IP instead of an email to continue to use that temporary account.
    – Registered users: Email.
    – Logs display name: Date & IP as “Last seen”.
  • DB TrimUI Hub
    – No Accounts. Only IP Traffic.
  • DB Stardew Valley (SDV)
    –  No Accounts. Only IP Traffic.
  • DB Matomo
    – No Accounts. Only Analytics data like Date, Operating System, Browser Type, Resolution, Total Time Spent, First/Last Visit, Device Type, Country, IP, and URLs Visited.
    – This information expires.

 

GLOBAL DB – 9 – Site Security

  • All DB Pages
    – SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Required Only
    – Cloudflare Firewall & Security
    – Hosting Security
    – WordFence Firewall & Security
    – Everything says up to date.
    – I eliminate as much as possible to avoid anything useful.
    – I use tools to monitor traffic for Unwanted Bots, SQL injection and limit login for Brute Force Attacks with Auto IP blocking.
    – All accounts are extremely limited in what data can be added.  They’re designed only for comments and checkout on the shop.  Being that limited makes it pointless for attackers.

 

GLOBAL DB – 10 – What data breach procedures do I have in place?

  1. I limit what a user does to protect them.
  2. I constantly keep my site up to date.
  3. I use security tools.
  4. I use backups.
  5. I never use plugins that have had many breaches.  Since bots automatically try to break in with those plugins in mind.
  6. I limit the number of plugins used.
  7. I run a Cloudflare firewall as the first defence against bad bots.   I’m constantly fighting them daily.  This firewall blocks thousands daily.
  8. I make sure to keep everything updated as much as possible.
  9. I make the data worthless as there is no credit card data or addresses to be found.
  10. I delete data to remove old accounts and limit the size of the databases.
  11. I monitor file changes in the backend.

 

GLOBAL DB – 11 – What automated decision-making and/or profiling do I do with user data

  • The data I collect serves primarily to protect my websites, ensure necessary user communication, and analyze traffic statistics.
  • I actively monitor for potential threats to my sites and take action, such as removing harmful content or banning users when necessary.
  • I only contact users via email in cases related to order issues or when they initiate contact with me.
  • I never engage in the sale of any user’s personal information.

 

GLOBAL DB – 12 – Who has access

  • DB MAIN
    – No one but me has access to the backend.
    – Users have access to their own data under My Account.
  • DB Chat
    – Me and the moderators.
  • DB TrimUi Hub
    – There is no backend.  It’s a static site.
  • DB Stardew Valley (SDV)
    – There is no backend.  It’s a static site.
  • DB Matomo
    – No one but me has access but me.

 

 

My contact information

You can contact me by Email Here: [email protected]
Other Ways of Contact: https://destructiveburn.com/chat/