Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
Welcome to HyServer.eu. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
- Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), and Discord profile information if you use Discord login
- Server Information: Server details you submit including name, IP address, description, logos, banners, and related metadata
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, voting history, and server interactions
- Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences
- Reviews and Comments: Any reviews, ratings, or comments you post on the platform
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account
- To display and manage server listings
- To process votes and ratings
- To prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- To improve our services and user experience
- To communicate with you about your account or servers
- To comply with legal obligations
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Public Information: Server listings, usernames, reviews, and ratings are publicly visible
- Service Providers: We may share data with hosting providers and essential service providers
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms
- HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Database backups and disaster recovery procedures
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent voting abuse and spam
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services:
- Discord OAuth: If you log in with Discord, review Discord's Privacy Policy
- Server Websites: We are not responsible for external server websites
- Social Media: Links to Discord, Facebook, and other platforms are governed by their policies
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to 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 to have it removed.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account and provide services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
13. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing your personal data
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide services you requested
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (fraud prevention, security)