Policy
Privacy Policy
This policy explains how SharedWorld uses Google Drive app data and session-related data to support multiplayer world synchronization.
1. Data we access
SharedWorld requests Google Drive access through the
drive.appdata scope. That scope is limited to the hidden
application data area associated with the app and does not grant
access to your normal Google Drive files, documents, or photos.
2. What the data is used for
SharedWorld uses this access only to support multiplayer world synchronization, host handoff, recovery, and related storage operations for SharedWorld sessions. Data obtained through Google APIs is not used for advertising.
3. Routing and storage
When a world is synchronized, snapshot data may transit through the SharedWorld backend selected for that session before it reaches the configured storage provider and before it is delivered to authorized players. For the maintainer-operated hosted service, the backend is operated by the project maintainer. If you use a self-hosted or third-party backend, that operator's privacy practices also apply.
4. Authentication tokens
SharedWorld processes the OAuth tokens needed to complete storage operations against the Google Drive app data area. Those credentials are used only to provide the storage and synchronization features the user has requested.
5. Sharing with other players
SharedWorld is a multiplayer system. If you create or join a shared session, snapshot data for that world may be delivered to the specific players who are authorized to participate in that session so they can continue the world when host ownership changes.
6. Google API Services disclosure
SharedWorld's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
7. Data deletion and revoking access
You can revoke SharedWorld's access from your Google Account security settings at any time. You can also delete the hidden application data associated with SharedWorld from Google Drive's Manage Apps settings. Revoking access invalidates the stored authorization for future sync operations.
8. Contact
Questions about SharedWorld should be directed through GitHub Issues for the public repository.