Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how HytaleForge ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information - When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and profile information through our authentication provider (Clerk)
- Content - Resources, reviews, discussions, and other content you upload or post
- Communications - Messages you send to us or other users
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data - Pages visited, features used, download history
- Device Information - Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized)
- Cookies - See our Cookie Policy for details
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send notifications about your account and resources
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
- Personalize and improve your experience
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With Service Providers - Third parties that help us operate (hosting, analytics, authentication)
- For Legal Reasons - When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- With Your Consent - When you explicitly agree to sharing
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@hytaleforge.com.