Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Hytale Servers ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address when you create an account
• Server Listings: Server details, descriptions, and contact information you submit
• Communications: Messages you send through our contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: For security, rate limiting, and geographic analytics
• Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing server listings and user accounts
• Sending service-related notifications
• Preventing fraud and abuse (vote manipulation, spam)
• Improving our platform and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns (via privacy-focused analytics)
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests

4. Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. Plausible is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant. All data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (database/auth), Cloudflare (hosting/CDN)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication via magic links, Row Level Security (RLS) on our database, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Account data is retained until you request deletion. Server listing data may be retained for historical records even after removal from public display.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in
• Security: CSRF protection and session management
• Preferences: Remembering your settings

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us.