Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Quick Summary: We respect your privacy. We don't sell your data or track you for ads. We only collect what's needed to run the site.

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains:

What information we collect
How we use it
How we protect it

By using Hytale Menu (the "Service"), you agree to these practices.

1. Our Privacy Promise

We built this website with your privacy in mind.

What we DON'T do:

Sell your data
Track you for advertising
Collect unnecessary personal info

What we DO:

Collect only essential information
Keep your data secure
Be transparent about our practices

2. Information We Collect

When you use the Service, you may choose to share:

Server Listings
Descriptions, images, and details about your server
Community Activity
Comments, votes, and ratings on other servers
Support Requests
Messages you send to our support team

Note: This content is public and visible to other users.

We use Discord OAuth for sign-in. Here's what happens:

What Discord shares with us:

Your Discord user ID
Your username
Your profile picture

What we NEVER receive:

Your Discord password
Your private messages

Why we need this info:

To create your account
To link your actions (listings, votes) to you
To prevent spam and abuse

2.3 Automatic Technical Data

Like most websites, we collect basic technical info:

IP address — for security
Browser & device type — for compatibility
Pages visited — for site improvements
Timestamps — for debugging

Important: We do NOT use this for ads or user profiling.

2.4 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Contract
Providing the Service to you
Legitimate Interest
Security and spam prevention
Legal Obligation
Complying with applicable laws
Consent
When you explicitly agree to something

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser storage for:

Keeping you logged in
Saving your preferences
Protecting against abuse

What cookies DON'T contain:

No sensitive personal data
No tracking for ads

Tip: You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

4. How We Use Your Information

Run the Service
Keep the website working properly
Authenticate Users
Verify your Discord login
Show Content
Display user-generated listings
Improve Performance
Make the site faster and more reliable
Prevent Abuse
Stop spam, fraud, and bad actors
Support
Respond to your questions

We do NOT use your info for ads or marketing.

We DON'T sell, rent, or trade your data.

We only share information when:

Legal Requirements
Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal demands
Security Threats
Protecting users and the Service from harm
Service Providers
Hosting and database partners (with limited access only)

Note: Your data may be processed in other countries where our providers operate. Data protection laws may differ from your home country.

6. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners:

Discord — for sign-in
Hosting providers — for infrastructure

Each has their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them. We're not responsible for their practices.

7. How Long We Keep Data

We keep your information only as long as needed to:

Provide the Service
Maintain security
Comply with our Terms
Meet legal requirements

Note: Some logs and records may be kept longer for security or legal reasons, even after you delete your account.

8. Data Security

We take security seriously with:

Technical safeguards
Access controls
Regular monitoring

Disclaimer: No system is 100% secure. We can't guarantee absolute security.

8.1 Serious Abuse & Legal Reporting

For severe violations (like illegal content), we may:

Keep limited records
Report to authorities as required by law

No privacy expectations apply to content that violates laws or our Terms.

9. Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: You must be 13+ to use this Service.

We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has shared personal info with us, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access
See what data we have about you
Correction
Fix inaccurate information
Deletion
Request removal of your data
Objection
Opt out of certain uses of your data

10.1 Automated Decisions

We don't use automated decision-making that significantly affects you.

To exercise your rights: Contact us through the website.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time.

When we update:

We'll post the new version here
We'll update the "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Reach out through our website.

By using this Service, you confirm that you've read and understood this Privacy Policy.