Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Modsy handles your information when you use the platform. By using the site, you agree to the practices below. If you do not agree, please stop using the service.

Information we collect

• Account data: username, email, password hash, role (user/modder/admin), and profile details you choose to share (bio, avatar, social or support links).
• Content data: mods you upload, titles, descriptions, tags, game/compatibility selections, changelogs, media you attach, and moderation status (pending/approved/archived/rejected).
• Usage data: downloads, follows, favorites, ratings, comments, notifications, and reports you submit so we can power discovery, safety, and analytics.
• Payout data: payout method selections (e.g., PayPal email, bank details), country/rate group resolution, points ledger entries, and payout requests to calculate and deliver earnings.
• Network & device signals: IP address and country-level inference are stored with download events to enforce fraud controls (such as IP cooldown windows) and apply the correct country rate group.
• Logs: system logs for reliability, abuse prevention, and troubleshooting.

How we use information

• Operate core features: authentication, profiles, mod pages, search, comments, and notifications.
• Protect the community: enforce Platform Rules, investigate reports, pause payouts on suspicious activity, and remove violating content.
• Calculate earnings: attribute downloads, apply country rate groups, convert points, and process payout requests.
• Communicate with you: account updates, moderation decisions, payout status, and critical service notices. You can manage notification preferences in your account where available.
• Improve reliability: monitor performance, prevent spam, and keep storage within configured limits.

Storage and retention

Data is stored in the platform database and media storage (local during development or cloud storage such as S3 in production). We retain information for as long as needed to operate the service, meet legal requirements, and resolve disputes. You can update profile information at any time and request account deletion or data export via the Contact section below.

Sharing

• We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared only with service providers needed to run the platform (storage, email delivery, and payout processors).
• Content you publish (mods, descriptions, media, comments, profile details) is public to signed-in users and, where enabled, guest users.
• We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the community.

Security

Modsy uses role-based access, fraud checks on downloads, and moderation workflows to safeguard accounts, payouts, and content. No platform can guarantee perfect security, but we monitor for abuse and act quickly on reports.

Your choices

• Update your profile, social links, and payout details at any time.
• Remove or archive your mods when you no longer want them available.
• Request account deletion or data export by contacting the team with your username and email.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform evolves. Significant changes will be announced through the site or email. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about privacy or data requests can be sent to the support contact listed on the Contact page. Include your username, the email tied to your account, and any relevant mod or payout IDs so we can respond quickly.