Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

HytaleRank ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. 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 from Discord Authentication

When you log in using Discord, we receive and store:

  • Your Discord user ID
  • Your Discord username
  • Your Discord avatar URL
  • Your email address (from Discord)

2.2 Information You Provide

When you use our Service, you may provide:

  • Server information (name, description, IP address, tags)
  • Server banner images
  • Your Hytale username (optional, for voting)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Allow you to create and manage server listings
  • Process and track votes
  • Prevent vote manipulation and abuse
  • Communicate with you about your account or servers
  • Improve our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

  • Public Information: Server listings, including owner username, are publicly visible
  • Voting Data: Your username may be visible on server leaderboards if you vote
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices. We use encryption for data in transit and implement access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. These are essential for the Service to function properly. By using our Service, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Discord server.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Vote records are retained for ranking purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with Discord for authentication. Your use of Discord is governed by Discord's own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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