Privacy Policy for Modrinth

Effective Date: June 3, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Modrinth ("we", "our", or "the app") handles information when you use our Android application.

Modrinth helps users discover gaming mods, resource packs, plugins, data packs, and modpacks. The app provides metadata, images, descriptions, and links to official project pages only. We do not host, distribute, or provide downloadable game files or copyrighted content through the application.

By using Modrinth, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Data Stored on Your Device

The app may store the following information locally on your device:

• Bookmarks and favorites

• Followed creators

• Search history

• Notification preferences

• Theme and language settings

• Cached content metadata for offline browsing

This information remains on your device unless you manually clear app data or uninstall the application.

Network Requests

When connected to the internet, Modrinth retrieves content listings, creator profiles, project information, and related metadata from our API or development endpoints.

These requests may include:

• Search terms entered by users

• Pagination parameters

• App version information

We do not collect precise location information.

Optional Analytics

If you choose to enable analytics through the Settings screen, anonymous usage information may be collected to help improve app performance and user experience.

Analytics are disabled by default.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not:

• Sell personal information

• Collect precise GPS location data

• Track users in the background

• Access contacts, SMS messages, call logs, or media libraries

• Host or distribute copyrighted mod files

External project links open in your device browser and direct users to official creator or project websites.

Permissions Used

Internet Permission

Used to:

• Load project information

• Display images and metadata

• Access online content

Notification Permission (Android 13+)

Used only when enabled by the user for:

• Bookmarked content updates

• Followed creator updates

• Optional app notifications

Notifications can be disabled at any time through Settings.

Third-Party Services

The application may load images from third-party content delivery networks (CDNs) or image-hosting services.

When users choose to open an official project page, they leave the application and become subject to the privacy practices of the external website.

The default version of Modrinth does not include advertising SDKs.

Data Retention and Deletion

Local data remains on your device until one of the following actions occurs:

• Cache is cleared within the app

• App storage is cleared through Android settings

• The application is uninstalled

Users may disable notifications and analytics at any time through the Settings menu.

Children's Privacy

Modrinth is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the application, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.

Security

We use industry-standard security practices, including:

• HTTPS encryption where supported

• Android Network Security Configuration

• Secure local storage using Room Database and DataStore

While we strive to protect user information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws in your region, you may have rights to:

• Access personal information

• Correct personal information

• Delete personal information

Because most information is stored locally on your device, these rights can generally be exercised by managing or removing app data through your device settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When updates occur, the "Effective Date" at the top of this document will be revised.

Continued use of the application after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Email: privacy@yourdomain.com