Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hytale Servers Space ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use hytaleservers.space (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and password (encrypted)
• Server Listings: Server name, description, IP address, banner images, logos, and related metadata
• Profile Information: Any information you choose to add to your profile

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and interactions
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Authentication cookies and analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your account and manage sessions
• Display your server listings to other users
• Send important updates about the Service
• Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform). We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted passwords using Firebase Authentication
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Firestore security rules to protect user data
• Regular security audits

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and maintaining your session. These are necessary for the Service to function.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. This helps us improve the user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.3 Advertising Cookies (Future)

We may use Google Ads in the future. If implemented, we will update this policy and provide options to manage ad preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase/Google Cloud: Authentication and database hosting
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics and statistics
• Google Ads (Future): Advertising services

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with any other third parties.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared in the following circumstances:

• Public Server Listings: Information you submit for server listings is publicly visible
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With Firebase/Google Cloud for hosting and authentication

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@hytaleservers.space

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However, we encourage parental supervision for younger users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent where required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of Spain, including in the United States (Google Cloud/Firebase). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: