Privacy Policy for Spawnproof
Effective Date: August 24, 2026
Welcome to Spawnproof. This Privacy Policy explains how Caleb Rourke (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our survival-crafting blog at spawnproof.com. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while you read our field-tested guides on early-game priorities, resource routes, base logic, and hard lessons.
Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with Spawnproof, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Username and profile information if you create an account or leave comments on our guides
Communication content when you send messages, feedback, or questions about our survival-crafting content
Survey responses or feedback you provide about our guides
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit spawnproof.com, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type, version, and language preferences
Device information (operating system, screen resolution, device type)
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns through our guides
Referring website or source that directed you to Spawnproof
Date and time stamps of your visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Spawnproof uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and understand how the site is used. We use the following types:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and navigation
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
Marketing Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant content recommendations
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit some features of the site.
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use Spawnproof. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to track interactions with our guides. The information helps us improve content on early-game survival, resource routes, base building, and related topics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve our survival-crafting guides
To send newsletters, updates, and new content notifications (with your consent)
To respond to inquiries, comments, and support requests
To analyze usage patterns and refine our content for PC and console players
To personalize your experience and surface relevant guides
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
To conduct research that helps us better understand reader needs
Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
Spawnproof does not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help operate the site, including:
Web hosting and infrastructure providers
Email platforms for newsletter distribution
Analytics and performance monitoring services
Content delivery networks (CDNs)
Communication and support tools
These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with legal processes
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Spawnproof, our users, or the public
Enforce our terms of service or investigate potential violations
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and provide relevant options regarding your data.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Typical retention periods include:
Account information: Retained while the account is active and for a reasonable period afterward
Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: Typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Communication records: Retained for up to 3 years for support and legal purposes
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to standard practices.
Your Rights and Choices
As a visitor to Spawnproof, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction and Update
You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will honor such requests unless we have a legitimate reason to retain the data.
Opt-Out Rights
You can opt out of:
Email communications by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or email
Cookies by adjusting your browser settings
Analytics tracking by using browser extensions or tools provided by analytics services
Objection and Restriction
You may object to certain processing of your information or request that we restrict how we use your data in specific circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the end of this policy. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Spawnproof is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our guides are intended for general audiences, including PC and console players of appropriate age. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Spawnproof may store and process data in facilities located in different countries. If you access the site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. By using the site, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and technical measures, to ensure your information receives adequate protection.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect data collected through Spawnproof. These measures include:
Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Secure server infrastructure with regular updates
Access controls limiting who can view or process personal information
Regular security assessments
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and should notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
Third-Party Links
Our guides may contain links to external websites, gaming platforms, or resources not operated by Spawnproof. This Privacy Policy applies only to our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the Effective Date at the top of this policy
Post a notice on the site
Notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes when appropriate
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Spawnproof handles your personal information, please contact us:
Caleb Rourke
Spawnproof
Website: spawnproof.com
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to inquiries within 30 days. For data-protection requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line and provide enough detail for us to address your concern.
Your Consent
By using Spawnproof and accessing our guides on early-game priorities, resource routes, base logic, and hard lessons, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and our data practices.
Thank you for trusting us with your information.