Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
Overview
Common Ground SMP ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website commongroundsmp.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with your use of our website.
YouTube API Services
This website uses YouTube API Services to display the latest videos from our community members. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms and the Google Privacy Policy at http://www.google.com/policies/privacy.
Data We Collect
We do not collect personal information from visitors to this website. We do not require account registration, login, or any form of user authentication.
The only data we access through YouTube API Services is publicly available video metadata including video titles, thumbnail images, and channel names. This data is cached temporarily on our servers for up to 4 hours to minimize API usage and is not stored permanently.
Cookies and Tracking
This website does not place, access, or use cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device. We do not use any third party analytics or advertising services that track user behavior.
YouTube API Data
We access the following YouTube API data:
Video titles
Video thumbnail images
Channel names
Video publication dates
This data is used solely to display each community member's latest YouTube video on our website. We do not sell, share, or otherwise distribute this data to any third parties. All YouTube API data is cached for a maximum of 4 hours and is not stored permanently.
To request removal of your data from YouTube's systems, visit Google's security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions.
Third Party Services
This website uses the following third party services:
YouTube API Services — to display member video content
BlueMap — to display a live map of our Minecraft server world
Vercel — for website and API hosting
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: