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Collection of Gameplay Telemetry and Device Data

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This data collection enables the service provider to monitor system performance, diagnose technical issues, and maintain service infrastructure. The provision establishes the scope of diagnostic data that the platform gathers during normal use.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating the Minecraft service are subject to automatic collection of gameplay telemetry and device data as a condition of service use. This collection includes identifiable information such as IP addresses and device identifiers alongside performance metrics.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect data about how you interact with Minecraft, including gameplay data, your device and network configuration, and other diagnostic data. This may include information about your IP address, device identifiers, and performance data.

— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Privacy Statement
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004705
Document ID
CA-D-00117
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
004d517ceb82f737b427f3a9afbe73ab7242c13d331f592be2126e9a4df7a674
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 11:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-004705
Captured: 2026-05-12 11:30:36 UTC
SHA-256: 004d517ceb82f737…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/collection-of-gameplay-telemetry-and-device-data/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Collection of Gameplay Telemetry and Device Data clause do?

This data collection enables the service provider to monitor system performance, diagnose technical issues, and maintain service infrastructure. The provision establishes the scope of diagnostic data that the platform gathers during normal use.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating the Minecraft service are subject to automatic collection of gameplay telemetry and device data as a condition of service use. This collection includes identifiable information such as IP addresses and device identifiers alongside performance metrics.

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