Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

At MCPins, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our Minecraft location mapper app. By using MCPins, you agree to this policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the app.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect only what we need to make MCPins work for you:

• Account Info: Your email when you sign up and your minecraft username and uuid when you link your Minecraft account. If you use a paid tier (Iron or Gold), we collect payment details through our third-party payment processor.
• App Data: The Minecraft locations (pins) you save, including coordinates, map details, and notes. We also track how you use the app (e.g., clicks, features used) to improve it.
• Device Info: Basic details like your device type, operating system, and IP address to ensure the app runs smoothly and securely.
• Contact Info: If you email us (e.g., at support@mcpins.app), we keep that communication to help you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Run MCPins: Save your pins, manage your account, and provide Free Tier (1 map, 25 pins), Iron Tier (10 maps, 1,000 pins), or Gold Tier (25 maps, 5,000 pins) features.
• Process Payments: Handle subscriptions for Iron and Gold tiers via our payment processor.
• Improve the App: Analyze usage (e.g., which features are popular) to fix bugs and add features.
• Communicate: Send you account updates, billing info, or service alerts. We may also send promotional emails about MCPins (you can opt out).
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud or misuse (e.g., hacking attempts).

3. How We Share Your Information

We don’t sell your data. We share it only when necessary:

• Service Providers: We use trusted companies to run MCPins, like Vercel (hosting), Neon (database), Linode (storage), and Postmark (emails). They access only what’s needed and are bound by strict privacy agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law (e.g., court order) or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Changes: If MCPins is sold or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You control your data, so you may:

• Access or Update: View or edit your account info and pins in the app.
• Delete: Delete your account in-app to remove your pins and personal info. We may keep some data (e.g., payment records) if required by law.
• Opt Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the link in any email.
• Data Rights: Depending on your location (e.g., EU, California), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data. Email support@mcpins.app to request this.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously:

• Encryption: Your data is encrypted during transfer (e.g., HTTPS) and at rest (e.g., in Neon’s database).
• Access Controls: Only authorized MCPins team members access your data when needed.
• Third Parties: Our providers (Vercel, Postmark, etc.) follow industry-standard security practices.

No system is 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your data. If there’s a breach, we’ll notify you as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking

MCPins uses minimal cookies for essential functions (e.g., keeping you logged in). We don’t use tracking cookies for ads. Our analytics (e.g., Vercel’s usage data) are anonymized and don’t identify you personally.

7. Children’s Privacy

MCPins is for users 13 and older. If you’re under 18, get a parent’s permission. We don’t knowingly collect data from kids under 13. If we learn we have, we’ll delete it immediately.

8. International Users

MCPins is based in the United States. If you’re outside the US (e.g., EU), your data may be transferred to our servers or providers (e.g., Vercel, Linode). We comply with laws like GDPR for EU users—email us for details.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We’ll notify you of big changes via email or in-app, at least 30 days in advance. Using MCPins after changes means you accept the new policy.

10. Contact Us

Email support@mcpins.app