Privacy Policy for Buildings for Minecraft

Last Updated: 2025-10-10

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 application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• User Authentication: When you sign in with Google, we collect your Google account information including email address and display name
• User-Generated Content: Buildings, worlds, and other content you create and upload through the App
• Profile Information: Username and user preferences you set within the App

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics
• Crash Reports: Technical information about app crashes and errors
• Advertising Identifiers: Advertiser ID for personalized advertising (with your consent)

Minecraft-Related Data

• Building Files: Minecraft building schematics and world files you download or create
• World Data: Minecraft world files you import, export, or backup through the App
• Building Metadata: Information about buildings including names, categories, dimensions, and creation dates

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 sharing and community features
• Process and store your Minecraft building files
• Facilitate world import/export functionality
• Manage user accounts and authentication

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 relevant advertisements (with your consent)
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Provide personalized ad experiences based on your interests

Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with the following third-party services:

Google Services

• Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and app stability
• Firebase Authentication: For user account management
• Firebase Firestore: For cloud data storage
• Firebase Storage: For file storage and sharing
• Google Sign-In: For user authentication

Advertising Partners

• Google AdMob: Primary advertising platform
• StartApp: Secondary advertising network
• AppLovin: Mobile advertising platform
• Facebook Audience Network: Social media advertising
• Unity Ads: Gaming-focused advertising
• IronSource: Mobile advertising mediation

Data Processing

• Fresco: Image loading and caching
• Glide: Image processing and display
• libGDX: 3D rendering engine for building previews

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Building data and user preferences are stored locally on your device using SQLite database
• Minecraft world files are stored in your device's external storage
• Temporary files are created during building import/export processes

Cloud Storage

• User-created buildings may be uploaded to Firebase Storage for sharing
• User authentication data is stored securely with Google Firebase
• Analytics data is processed by Google Firebase Analytics

Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Local database files are protected by Android's security framework
• User authentication is handled securely through Google's OAuth system

Your Privacy Rights

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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 of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

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
• Building Files: Retained until you delete them or your account
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Crash Reports: Retained for 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.