Privacy Policy
Your privacy is fundamental to our mission of making MCP approachable and trustworthy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information as you explore the Model Context Protocol ecosystem.
Last updated: January 14, 2025
Introduction
FastMCP ("we," "our," or "us") is the central ecosystem for developers and companies exploring the Model Context Protocol. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing the most convenient, secure, and trustworthy platform for discovering and deploying MCP servers.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information as you use our platform to explore, test, and integrate MCP solutions. By accessing or using FastMCP, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account to access our full MCP ecosystem features, we collect:
- Name and email address (via OAuth providers like Google and GitHub)
- Profile information from your OAuth provider
- MCP server preferences and favorites
- Installation history and usage patterns
- Communication and notification preferences
- Developer profile information (if you submit MCP servers)
Usage Information
To improve our platform and provide personalized MCP discovery, we automatically collect:
- MCP server browsing and installation activity
- Search queries and category filters used
- Popular servers and trending integrations
- Platform usage patterns and feature interactions
- Device information and browser compatibility data
- IP address (anonymized for analytics)
- Performance metrics to ensure reliable service delivery
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your MCP discovery experience, remember your server preferences, and analyze platform usage patterns. This helps us recommend relevant servers and improve our educational resources. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Provide and maintain our MCP ecosystem platform
- Authenticate and authorize user access
- Generate one-click installation configurations
- Track server popularity and community engagement
- Enable MCP server discovery and recommendations
- Facilitate creator-user connections and feedback
Improvement and Analytics
- Analyze MCP adoption patterns and ecosystem trends
- Improve platform performance and reliability
- Develop new discovery and integration features
- Curate high-quality MCP servers and prevent abuse
- Enhance educational resources and documentation
- Optimize one-click installation success rates
Communication
- Send important MCP ecosystem updates
- Respond to support and technical questions
- Notify about new featured servers and integrations (optional)
- Share educational content and MCP best practices
- Send security alerts and platform notifications
- Facilitate communication between creators and users
Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations and industry standards
- Enforce our community guidelines and terms of service
- Protect our platform, users, and the MCP ecosystem
- Ensure trust and security in MCP server distribution
- Maintain the integrity of our curation and rating systems
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your Data Stays Yours
FastMCP does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your MCP usage patterns, preferences, and data remain private and are used solely to improve our platform and serve the MCP community.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
Trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users would be notified)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
Technical Safeguards
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure database storage with encryption
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls and authentication
Operational Safeguards
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security audits
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Export your data in a common format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Communication Preferences
You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes.
Third-Party Services
FastMCP integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
OAuth Providers
- Google (Google Privacy Policy)
- GitHub (GitHub Privacy Policy)
We receive only basic profile information as permitted by your OAuth settings.
Analytics and Hosting
We use industry-standard services for website analytics and hosting. These services may collect anonymized usage data to help us improve our platform.
Children's Privacy
FastMCP is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
- Displaying a notice on our website
Your continued use of FastMCP after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: