Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Crafting Loop ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. When you use our Minecraft crafting game, we may collect the following information:

• Player Names: Optional usernames you provide when submitting scores to the leaderboard
• Game Statistics: Your crafting scores, game mode preferences, and completion times
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics through Vercel Analytics to improve game performance
• Local Storage: Game preferences and settings stored locally on your device

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Display leaderboards and rankings for competitive gameplay
• Improve game performance and user experience
• Maintain and optimize our game servers
• Analyze game usage patterns to develop new features
• Prevent cheating and maintain fair gameplay

3. Data Storage and Security

Your game data is stored securely using Google Sheets API for leaderboard functionality. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

Crafting Loop uses browser local storage to save your game preferences, language settings, and progress. This data remains on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel Analytics: For anonymous website performance monitoring
• Google Sheets API: For leaderboard data storage
• Google AdSense: For displaying non-intrusive advertisements

These services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

6. Children's Privacy

Crafting Loop is a family-friendly game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in our leaderboards
• Request deletion of your leaderboard entries
• Clear local storage data through your browser
• Opt out of analytics by using browser privacy features

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Crafting Loop after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@craftingloop.com
Website: www.craftingloop.com

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to data portability, the right to be forgotten, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.