Privacy Policy for Buildings for Minecraft

Last Updated: 2026-06-11

Introduction

Buildings for Minecraft ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications on iOS and Android (collectively, the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• User Authentication: When you sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple (iOS), we receive account information such as your email address and display name as provided by the authentication provider
• User-Generated Content: Buildings, worlds, and other content you create, upload, or share through the App
• Profile Information: Username, preferences, and settings you choose within the App

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version, and platform type
• App-Generated Device Identifier: A random identifier generated by the App and stored on your device to support app functionality, analytics, and optional account linking
• Push Notification Token: If you enable notifications, a Firebase Cloud Messaging token used only to deliver push messages
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and product events used to improve the App
• Crash Reports: Technical information about app crashes and errors
• Advertising-Related Data: Advertising partners may collect device and ad-related signals to deliver and measure ads. On Android, this may include the Google Advertising ID when permitted by your consent choices. On iOS, the App does not request App Tracking Transparency (IDFA) access; ad delivery and measurement are handled according to your consent choices and applicable platform rules

Minecraft-Related Data

• Building Files: Minecraft building schematics and related files you download or create
• World Data: Minecraft world files you import, export, or back up through the App
• Building Metadata: Names, categories, dimensions, creation dates, and related information about buildings

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Core App Functionality

• Provide and maintain the App's services
• Enable building browsing, download, installation, preview, and sharing features
• Process and store your Minecraft building and world files
• Support importing and exporting Minecraft world files on your device
• Manage user accounts, authentication, and optional cloud sync
• Deliver push notifications when you opt in

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve user experience
• Monitor app performance and identify technical issues
• Generate crash reports to fix bugs and improve stability
• Understand user preferences to enhance features

Advertising

• Display advertisements in the App
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Provide personalized ad experiences only when permitted by your consent choices

Cookies, Web Browsing, and Tracking

Data Brokers and Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share collected data with third-party data brokers.

We may share limited data with service providers that help us operate the App, such as analytics providers, authentication providers, cloud messaging providers, advertising networks, and our own backend infrastructure. These providers process data on our behalf to provide app functionality, analytics, crash reporting, authentication, notifications, and advertising.

We do not link data collected from the App with third-party datasets for marketing or advertising purposes except as permitted by your consent choices and as necessary for ad delivery and measurement through the integrated advertising SDKs described below.

Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with the following third-party services. The exact set may vary slightly by platform and app version.

Google Services

• Firebase Analytics: App usage analytics
• Firebase Crashlytics: Crash reporting and stability monitoring
• Firebase Authentication: User account management
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notification delivery
• Google Sign-In: User authentication
• Google User Messaging Platform (UMP): Privacy consent management for advertising

Advertising Partners

• Google AdMob: Primary advertising platform
• Yandex Mobile Ads: Additional advertising network
• Mediation partners through AdMob: May include networks such as AppLovin and Unity Ads on iOS, and Unity Ads and ironSource on Android, depending on platform and availability

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Building data, favorites, and user preferences are stored locally on your device
• Minecraft world and building files are stored in app-accessible device storage
• Temporary files may be created during import, export, preview, and upload processes

Server Storage

• User-created buildings and related metadata may be uploaded to our backend servers when you choose to upload or sync content
• Authentication-related data is handled through Firebase Authentication and our backend services
• Analytics and crash data are processed by Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics

Security Measures

• Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS protocols
• Sensitive local identifiers are stored using platform security mechanisms such as the iOS Keychain where applicable
• User authentication is handled securely through Google Sign-In, Sign in with Apple, and Firebase Authentication

Your Privacy Rights

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• User Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
• Building Files: Retained until you delete them or your account
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Firebase Analytics retention settings, typically up to 14 months unless configured otherwise
• Crash Reports: Retained according to Firebase Crashlytics retention settings, typically up to 90 days

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.