Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Active Hytale Servers ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit our website activehytaleservers.com and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account, submit a server listing, vote for a server, or contact us, we collect information such as your email address, username, password (hashed), server IP address, server name and description, and any messages you send us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on each page. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. Essential cookies (such as language preference and authentication) are always active and do not require consent. For optional analytics cookies that help us understand how you use our site, we request your explicit consent through a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by controlling your browser settings or adjusting your consent choices on this site. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining our services, including hosting and managing server listings
- Creating and managing your user account
- Processing your requests and responding to your inquiries
- Sending you technical notices, updates, and support-related communications
- Improving and personalizing our website and user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance our services
- Preventing fraudulent activity and protecting the security of our platform
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, and providing analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Public Information: Server listings you submit are publicly visible on our platform. Any information you include in your server listing is accessible to all website visitors.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. These measures include SSL encryption for data transmission, secure password hashing, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Account data is retained while your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law. Usage data may be retained for longer periods in anonymized form for analytics purposes.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.
- Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format that you can transfer to another service.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information are encouraged to contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services.
9. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- You have the right to request access to your personal data held by us.
- You have the right to request correction or erasure of inaccurate data.
- You have the right to restrict or object to processing of your data.
- You have the right to data portability.
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your personal information, or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact form on our website or reach out to us through our Discord community.