Effective Date: 19 June 2025
Last Updated: 21 June 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Stepcraft ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website (www.stepcraft.app) and mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Username and display name
- Age verification (to ensure compliance with age restrictions)
2.2 Game Data
- Step count data from your device's health sensors
- Game progress and statistics
- In-game achievements and character progression
- Multiplayer interactions and guild memberships
2.3 Technical Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage statistics and crash reports
- IP address and general location data
- Analytics data to improve our services
2.4 Health Data
- Step count information from your device's built-in sensors
- We do NOT access other health data like heart rate, sleep, or medical information
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
3.1 How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: To operate our site and provide core functionalities.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use our website, which helps us improve our services. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Advertising Cookies: We use cookies to help serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests.
3.2 Your Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site. You can also instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Stepcraft gaming experience
- Track your game progress and achievements
- Enable multiplayer features and social interactions
- Send important updates about the game
- Improve our services through analytics
- Ensure fair play and prevent cheating
- Provide customer support
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the game
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with user notification)
- Anonymized Data: Aggregated, non-identifiable statistics for research
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Data portability (export your data)
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at stepcraft.app@gmail.com
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Game data is typically retained while your account is active. After account deletion, most data is removed within 30 days, except where legally required to retain it longer.
9. International Data Transfers
As we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
Stepcraft is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
11. Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This privacy policy does not apply to those external services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification (if you have an account)
- In-app notification for significant changes
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: stepcraft.app@gmail.com
Website: www.stepcraft.app