Privacy Policy

Modsbase.com ("we," "us," or "our") provides an online platform for storing and sharing game modification files. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our services.

By using Modsbase.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We may update this policy from time to time — we encourage you to review it periodically.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password. This information is necessary to create and manage your account.

Uploaded files: Files you upload are publicly accessible by default unless you protect them with a password. File metadata (name, size, upload date) is visible to the public.

Automatically collected data: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Date and time of access

This data helps us operate, maintain, and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our file hosting services
• Create and manage your user account
• Process file uploads, downloads, and related operations
• Communicate with you about your account or respond to support requests
• Prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage to improve our platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

We use cookies (small text files stored by your browser) to provide essential functionality, such as keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies — required for authentication and core site functionality
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — used by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant ads

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use our services.

A consent management platform (CMP) is provided to allow you to manage your cookie preferences at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Cloudflare — for content delivery, security, and DDoS protection
• Google Analytics — for website usage analysis
• Advertising partners — for serving personalized ads on our platform

These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data. We do not control their practices.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law, court order, or government request
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public
• With service providers who assist us in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are legally required to retain it.

Uploaded files remain on our servers until deleted by the user or removed due to inactivity, Terms of Service violations, or legal requests.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security monitoring and access controls

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction — update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability — request your data in a portable format
• Objection — object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Protection of Minors

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

10. International Users

Our servers are located in the European Union. If you access our services from outside the EU, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out through our Contact page.