Privacy Policy

Last modified: October 10, 2025

Introduction

Modifold ("we", "us", "our") is a platform for discovering and publishing Minecraft content. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your data, as well as your rights regarding your data.

This policy applies to information we collect:

On our website (modifold.com and api.modifold.com) and through the Modifold platform ("Service" or "Website").
In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.
When you interact with our applications or services, including any links to this policy.

This policy does not apply to:

Information collected offline or through any other means.
Information collected by third-party websites or services that may link to or be accessible from our Website.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time (see Changes to the Privacy Policy). Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes, so please check this policy periodically for updates.

Foreword

This document complies with applicable laws, including but not limited to:

Modifold is the data controller for data collected through our Service.

What Data Do We Collect?

User Data

When you create an account, we collect:

Your email address
Your username
Your display name
Your profile picture (optional)
Your social links (e.g., YouTube, Telegram, X, Discord; optional)
Your description (optional)

This data is used to identify you, display your profile, and associate it with your projects or posts.

View and Download Data

When you view a project page or download a file from Modifold, we collect:

Your IP address
Your user ID (if logged in)
The project viewed or file downloaded
Your country (derived from IP)
Additional metadata (e.g., HTTP headers, browser type)

This data is used to monitor usage, prevent abuse, and provide project statistics.

Usage Data

When you interact with the Website, we collect through Yandex.Metrika (if you consent to analytics cookies):

Your IP address
Your anonymized user ID (if logged in)
The time of interaction
Metadata about your device (e.g., browser, operating system)
Metadata about interactions (e.g., pages visited, clicks)

This data is used to analyze site performance and improve user experience.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

Authenticate your account (authToken for login).
Save your preferences (e.g., theme for light/dark mode).
Track usage via Yandex.Metrika (if you consent to analytics cookies).

Cookies are text files stored on your device to collect standard Internet information. You can manage cookies via our cookie banner or browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features. Learn more at allaboutcookies.org.

Data Retention

View and download data: Anonymized after 24 months (personal information removed).
User data: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Usage data: Retained for analytics purposes unless you opt out via the cookie banner.

Third-Party Services

We use Yandex.Metrika for analytics (if you consent). No other third-party services receive your personal data, and we do not sell your data.

Data Governance

Data access is restricted to the minimum required to operate the Service.
Data is stored securely in a jurisdiction within the European Economic Area (EEA), encrypted in storage and transit.

Marketing and Advertising

We use anonymized statistics for internal marketing and to improve the Service. No personal data is shared for advertising purposes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights:

Right to access: Request copies of your personal data (small fee may apply).
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (under certain conditions).
Right to restrict processing: Request limited processing of your data (under certain conditions).
Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you.
Right to object: Object to processing of your data (under certain conditions).

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@modifold.com. We may verify your identity and will respond within 30 days, as required by law, or notify you of an extended response time.

Children's Information

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data, contact us at support@modifold.com, and we will promptly remove it.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This policy applies only to data collected online through Modifold. It does not apply to offline activities or other channels.

Consent

By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and its Terms and Conditions. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. Learn more at oag.ca.gov. Under California’s "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83), you may request information about our disclosure of personal data to third parties for direct marketing (we do not share data for these purposes). Contact us at support@modifold.com.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We review this policy regularly and post updates here, updating the "Last modified" date. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. We will notify users of significant changes via the Website or email, but minor changes may not trigger notifications.

Contact

For questions about this policy or our data practices, email us at support@modifold.com.

How to Contact the Appropriate Authority

If you have concerns or wish to file a complaint, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 5AF
United Kingdom

You do not need to be a UK citizen to file a complaint.