2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password
• Server Listings: Server names, descriptions, IP addresses, tags, and images
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Communications: Messages you send to our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, voting activity, server interactions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, authentication tokens, user preferences
• Analytics: Website performance and user behavior analytics

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our server listing platform
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users
• Server Listings: To display, moderate, and manage server submissions
• Voting System: To track and prevent fraudulent voting, maintain fair rankings
• Payment Processing: To process promotional service payments through Stripe
• Communication: To send important updates, respond to support requests
• Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and maintain platform security
• Analytics: To improve our service, understand user behavior, and optimize performance
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

• Server listings and associated information are publicly displayed
• Usernames and server ownership may be publicly visible
• Vote counts and server rankings are public

4.2 Service Providers

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Stripe: Payment processing for promotional services
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Analytics Services: Website analytics and performance monitoring

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure user safety.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Authentication: Secure user authentication through Supabase Auth
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates
• Payment Security: PCI DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe

Note: No method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our service
• Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve website performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may impact functionality.

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Server Listings: Until removed by you or moderators
• Vote History: Maintained for fraud prevention (24-hour voting limits)
• Payment Records: As required by law and financial regulations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized for up to 2 years
• Support Communications: Up to 3 years for quality assurance

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@hytaleservers.com

9.1 Stripe Payment Processing

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle payment data.

9.2 Supabase Database Services

Our database and authentication services are provided by Supabase. Review Supabase's Privacy Policy for their data handling practices.

9.3 External Links

Our service contains links to Hytale servers and external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adherence to applicable data protection laws
• Use of standard contractual clauses where required
• Ensuring service providers maintain adequate security measures

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

• Support: info@hytaleservers.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing includes:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interest: Analytics, security, and service improvement
• Consent: Marketing communications and optional features
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws