Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Hytale Tools ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Discord Authentication Data

When you log in using Discord OAuth, we collect:

  • Discord User ID
  • Username and discriminator
  • Avatar URL
  • Email address (if verified on Discord)
  • Locale/language preference

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

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

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session when logged in
  • Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Analyze usage through Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Authenticating your account
  • Personalizing your experience
  • Improving our Service and developing new features
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Communicating with you about updates or changes
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encrypted database connections
  • Secure session management
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Restricted access to personal data

Your data is stored on secure servers and retained only as long as necessary to provide our Service or as required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Discord

We use Discord OAuth for authentication. Please review Discord's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.

6.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect information about your device and usage patterns. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.3 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Learn more about how Google uses advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

8. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Do Not Track Signals

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals or similar mechanisms. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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