Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Free Hytale Servers ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website freehytaleservers.co.uk and use our services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Create or configure a server
- Contact us with enquiries or support requests
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in forums or community features
This information may include:
- Account Information: Email address, username, password
- Profile Information: Display name, avatar, bio
- Server Data: Server names, configurations, installed mods and plugins
- Communication Data: Messages you send to us or through our platform
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
- Usage Data: How you interact with our services, features used
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Process and complete transactions
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.3 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
4.5 What We Never Do
We never sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is not a product we trade.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, accounting, or security purposes.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Cookies Policy
7.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
7.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our site.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are 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 information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Users between 13 and 18 years of age should have parental or guardian consent before using our services.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United Kingdom and European Union. If you access our services from outside these regions, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK or EU.
Where we transfer data outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a notice on our homepage.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: freehytaleservers.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk