Privacy Policy

BreakBlocks.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, password (hashed), display name, and profile information.
  • Profile Data: Bio, profile pictures, galleries, and other user-submitted content.
  • Communication: When you contact us or use community features, we collect your messages and communications.
  • Email Services: If you use our email service, we collect email contents, metadata, and communication records.
  • API Usage: API calls, requests, and usage patterns associated with your account.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Server Logs: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Local Storage: Session identifiers, user preferences, and analytics tracking.
  • Device Information: Device type, OS version, and unique device identifiers.
  • Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (city/region level, not precise).
  • Usage Analytics: Pages viewed, time spent, interactions, and feature usage patterns.

C. Third-Party Data

  • Patreon Integration: If you link your Patreon account, we receive limited data from Patreon (username, membership status, pledge level).
  • Server Data: Information about Minecraft servers from public sources and automated detection.
  • Publicly Available Information: Data from public Minecraft APIs and databases.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services and features.
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, verify identity, and process account-related requests.
  • Communication: To send service announcements, updates, security notices, and respond to inquiries.
  • Content Moderation: To enforce our Terms of Service, detect abuse, and maintain community standards.
  • Analytics & Improvement: To understand usage patterns, improve features, and optimize performance.
  • Security: To detect fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and protect against malicious activity.
  • Notifications: To send push notifications, forum updates, and news (only if you opt-in).
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, and legal requests.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

A. What We Share

  • Public Profile Data: Your username, profile picture, bio, and forum posts are publicly visible.
  • Service Providers: We may share data with third parties who help operate our services (hosting providers, email services, analytics tools).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: If BreakBlocks.com is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
  • Abuse Prevention: We may share information about users who violate our Terms with law enforcement or other services to prevent abuse.

B. What We Don't Share

  • Your password (we store only encrypted hashes)
  • Your email address (except for service-related communications)
  • Your API keys or security credentials
  • Your private messages or non-public content (except for legal requirements)
  • Personal information to third parties for marketing purposes

4. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. After deletion, data is retained for 30 days then permanently deleted.
  • Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data is retained indefinitely; identifiable data is anonymized after 1 year.
  • Email Data: Retained according to email service retention policies.
  • API Usage: Retained for 30 days for rate limiting and security; aggregated data kept longer.
  • Backup Data: We maintain backups for disaster recovery; these are kept for up to 6 months before permanent deletion.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • Session Cookies: Used to maintain your login session (essential for functionality).
  • Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences (theme, language, notification settings).
  • Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns to improve the service.
  • Security Cookies: Used for fraud detection and security purposes.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. Data Security

  • We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) to protect data in transit.
  • Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms and stored in encrypted form.
  • API keys are treated as sensitive data and encrypted at rest.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized employees and contractors.
  • We maintain security monitoring and incident response procedures.
  • No security system is completely foolproof; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

A. Access & Portability

  • You can access your personal data by logging into your account.
  • You can request a copy of all data we hold about you by contacting us.

B. Correction & Updates

  • You can update your profile information, email, and other account details directly.
  • Contact us if you need help correcting inaccurate information.

C. Deletion

  • You can delete your account from account settings.
  • Your personal data will be deleted within 30 days (with exceptions for legal obligations and backups).
  • Public content (forum posts, comments) may remain visible after account deletion.

D. Marketing Communications

  • You can opt-out of non-essential communications at any time.
  • You can disable push notifications in your browser settings.

E. Tracking Preferences

  • You can control analytics tracking through your browser or account settings.
  • You can use "Do Not Track" browser settings; we honor these signals where technically feasible.

8. Children's Privacy

  • BreakBlocks.com is not directed to children under 13 (COPPA) or the minimum age in your jurisdiction.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
  • If we learn that we've collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
  • Parents concerned about children's data should contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services.
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
  • Patreon, Minecraft APIs, and other third-party services have their own privacy policies.
  • We recommend reviewing third-party privacy policies before sharing information with them.

10. International Data Transfers

  • Your information may be stored and processed in different countries than where you reside.
  • By using BreakBlocks.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
  • We take steps to ensure that transferred data maintains the same level of protection.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

  • If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared.
  • You have the right to delete personal information (with exceptions).
  • You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
  • You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
  • Contact us to exercise any of these rights.

12. European Data Rights (GDPR)

  • If you are in the EU, you have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data.
  • You have the right to restrict processing and to data portability.
  • You have the right to object to processing and to lodge complaints with your Data Protection Authority.
  • We process data based on your consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests.
  • Contact us or your local Data Protection Authority for assistance.

13. Policy Changes

  • We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
  • We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date.
  • Your continued use of BreakBlocks.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

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