Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 24, 2025

HytaleList.org ("we", "us", "our", or the "Site") respects your privacy and is 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.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account: Email address, username, password (encrypted), and optional profile information;
• List a server: Server name, description, IP address, domain, tags, categories, contact information, banners, and other server details;
• Interact with content: Votes, favorites, reviews, comments, and ratings;
• Contact us: Name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide;
• Participate in promotions: Payment information (processed through third-party payment processors), billing address, and transaction details.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data;
• Device Information: Device identifiers, mobile network information, and hardware model;
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and other diagnostic data;
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address;
• Performance Data: Page load times, server response times, and error reports.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. See Section 9 (Cookie Policy) for detailed information.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Authentication providers (if you sign in through third-party services);
• Payment processors;
• Analytics providers;
• Advertising partners;
• Public databases and data aggregators.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support;
• Content Display: To display server listings, user-generated content, and personalized recommendations;
• Communication: To send you administrative emails, notifications, updates, security alerts, and promotional materials (where you have consented);
• Analytics: To monitor and analyze usage trends, track user behavior, and gather demographic information;
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights;
• Advertising: To display targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness;
• Business Operations: To process transactions, manage promotions, conduct research, and improve our business;
• Aggregated Data: To create aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data for any purpose.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., providing the Service);
• Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your information (e.g., for marketing communications);
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, security, and fraud prevention;
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide is displayed publicly on the Site, including:

• Usernames and profile information;
• Server listings, descriptions, and details;
• Reviews, comments, and ratings;
• Vote counts and popularity rankings.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (Cloudflare, Vercel, AWS, etc.);
• Database and backend services (Convex, etc.);
• Authentication providers;
• Email service providers;
• Payment processors;
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.);
• Advertising networks;
• Content delivery networks (CDNs);
• Customer support tools.

4.3 Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Legal processes, subpoenas, court orders, or government requests;
• Law enforcement investigations;
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public;
• Investigation of potential violations of our Terms of Service;
• Detection, prevention, or addressing of fraud, security, or technical issues;
• Enforcement of legal claims or defense of legal actions.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.6 Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services

IMPORTANT: This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications, including Listed Servers and external links.

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

When you click on links to external sites or interact with Listed Servers, those third parties may collect information about you. We are not responsible for how they collect, use, or share your information.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of every third-party website or service that you visit or interact with.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS;
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest;
• Secure authentication mechanisms;
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments;
• Access controls and employee training;
• Monitoring for suspicious activity.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account, plus up to 90 days for backup purposes;
• Server Listings: Retained for as long as the listing is active, plus archived data for historical purposes;
• User Content: Retained for as long as the content is displayed on the Site;
• Log Data: Typically retained for 90-365 days;
• Transaction Records: Retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax and accounting requirements;
• Legal Holds: Data subject to legal holds or disputes may be retained longer as required by law.

After the retention period expires, we will delete or anonymize your information. Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited time after deletion.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and, in some cases, to receive a copy of that information in a portable format.

8.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can update most of your information directly through your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. You can delete your account at any time through your account settings.

8.4 Objection and Restriction

You have the right to object to certain processing of your information or request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

8.5 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

8.6 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in those emails or by adjusting your account settings. Note that you cannot opt out of administrative or security-related communications.

8.7 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law, typically within 30 days.

9. Cookie Policy

9.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

9.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These include authentication cookies, security cookies, and load balancing cookies. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings, such as language preference and display options.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We may use Google Analytics and similar services.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign performance. These may be set by third-party advertising networks.
• Social Media Cookies: Allow you to share content on social media platforms. These cookies are set by third-party social media services.

9.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:

• Google Analytics
• Advertising networks (Google Ads, etc.)
• Social media platforms (Twitter, Discord, etc.)
• Content delivery networks
• Payment processors

9.4 Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage, session storage, IndexedDB, and similar technologies to store information on your device. These function similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.

9.5 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Check your browser's help menu for instructions.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of certain advertising cookies through industry opt-out pages like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
• Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your ability to use certain features.

9.6 Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Expiration periods vary from a few days to several years.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the Site or provide any information to us.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only use the Site with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of that information, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but some data sharing for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" under CCPA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 14. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

California residents can also request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not currently share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

13. 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. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as posting a notice on the Site or sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address).

Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.