Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information HyMulti ("we", "our", or "the Service") collects when you visit the www.hymulti.org website or connect to the HyMulti Hytale server, how that information is used, with whom it is shared, and the choices you have. We try to keep it short, plain, and honest.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide to us
When you register an account on the website (when account features are active), we collect:
- Username — the in-game name you wish to use.
- Email address — used for account verification, password resets, and important account notifications.
- Password — stored in hashed form. We never see or store your password in plain text.
If you contact us through email or Discord, we receive whatever information you choose to send.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, our hosting provider and Cloudflare automatically receive standard technical information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, referring URL, and time of visit
- Approximate location derived from IP (country/region)
When you connect to the Hytale game server, your Hytale account identifier and the IP address from which you connect are visible to the server.
1.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use a small number of cookies and similar storage mechanisms:
- Essential / functional cookies and local storage — used to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and operate features such as the password reset flow.
- Cloudflare security cookies — set by Cloudflare to protect the site against bots and abuse.
- Google AdSense cookies — Google and its partners use cookies to serve advertising on the site, including, where applicable, personalised ads based on your previous browsing. See the "Advertising" section below for details and how to opt out.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and operate your account.
- Allow you to log in, recover your password, and access account features.
- Operate, maintain, and protect the website and game server.
- Diagnose technical issues and prevent abuse (including, in rare cases, identifying attempts to disrupt the server).
- Communicate with you about your account or important changes to the Service.
- Display advertising through Google AdSense.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google may use cookies, the DoubleClick DART cookie, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites on the internet.
You can review Google's advertising privacy practices and opt out of personalised advertising by Google at any time:
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services
- Google Ads Settings
- aboutads.info — opt out of personalised advertising from many providers.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may also use cookies to serve ads to users based on their prior visits to our website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Cloudflare (CDN and security), our hosting provider, and Google (AdSense), each handling information solely for the purposes described in this policy.
- Legal compliance: If required by valid legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of HyMulti, our users, or the public.
- With your consent: Any other sharing is done only with your explicit permission.
5. Third-Party Links
The website contains links to third-party services such as Discord, vote listing sites, and Hytale's official pages. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which apply when you click through. We are not responsible for their practices and recommend reviewing their policies before providing any information.
6. Data Retention
We keep account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account or request deletion, we will remove or anonymise your account information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal, security, or technical reasons. Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including hashed password storage, HTTPS encryption for all website traffic, and Cloudflare protection in front of our infrastructure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all forms of compromise.
8. Children's Privacy
HyMulti is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from such users. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to the information we hold about you.
- Correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion of your information ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction of, or objection to, certain types of processing.
- Data portability where applicable.
- Withdrawal of consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. International Users
HyMulti operates globally. By using the Service, you understand that your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be announced on our Discord server. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, you can reach us through our Discord server or via the contact information on the About page.