Hestiria

Hestiria ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you access or use Hestiria's services, including our Minecraft MMORPG server, website, forums, and any associated platforms (collectively, the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Platform.

A. Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account on Hestiria, we collect personal information such as your username, email address, password, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Profile Information: Users may choose to provide additional details in their profile, such as profile pictures, biographical information, and preferences.
• Communications: If you contact us directly or participate in our forums, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in the communication.

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Log Data: We automatically collect information when you access or use our Platform, including your IP address, device information, browser type, and the pages you visit on our Platform. This data helps us monitor usage, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience.
• Usage Information: We collect data about your interactions with the Platform, such as time spent on the server, in-game actions, and preferences. This data is collected to enhance gameplay and tailor content to user needs.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to track your activity on the Platform and store certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to improve your experience and for security and analytics purposes. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain features of the Platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Our Services: To create and manage your account, allow you to participate in the game, and improve the quality of the Platform.
• Personalizing User Experience: To tailor content, in-game experiences, and interactions based on your preferences and behavior.
• Communication: To contact you with updates, notifications, and responses to inquiries, and to manage forum interactions.
• Platform Security: To monitor, detect, and prevent fraud, illegal activity, and breaches of our Terms of Use.
• Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations and protect the rights, property, and safety of Hestiria, our users, or others.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We value your privacy and will not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers (such as web hosting and analytics providers) to help us operate, maintain, and improve our Platform. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from government authorities, or to protect the rights and safety of Hestiria and its users.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your information to the new owner. We will notify you if this occurs and outline any new terms.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You may request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, though we may retain certain information if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Data Portability: In some cases, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send. Note that even if you opt out, we may still send you important administrative messages.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. However, no internet-based platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage users to use strong passwords and to protect their account credentials.

7. Children’s Privacy

Hestiria does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

As Hestiria operates globally, your information may be transferred to, and stored in, countries outside your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws to protect your personal data.

9. 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 updated policy on our website or by sending an email to the address associated with your account. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.