Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to seedb. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this platform. seedb is created and maintained by Kyle Minto.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you register
- Profile Information: Display name, bio, and avatar (optional)
- Content: Minecraft seeds, descriptions, images, and comments you submit
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, seeds browsed, and interaction patterns (via Google Analytics)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and preferences only
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Provide and maintain the service
- Create and manage your account
- Display your submitted seeds and collections
- Enable community features (likes, comments, collections)
- Improve the platform and user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
We will never sell your data, send you marketing emails, or use your information for any purpose other than operating this platform.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information. Your data may be visible in these ways:
- Public Content: Seeds, collections, and profile information you choose to make public are visible to all users
- Service Providers: Hosting provider (for server infrastructure) and Google Analytics (for anonymous usage statistics)
- Legal Requirements: Only when required by law
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. This data is anonymous and aggregated. You can opt out using browser extensions like uBlock Origin.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted passwords, secure hosting, and regular security updates. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Limit how I process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@seedb.co.uk or use your account settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes (e.g., preventing abuse).
8. Children's Privacy
This service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored on servers located outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: