PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how Best Hytale Seeds collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website and use our services. Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal data.
Last updated: January 8, 2026
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We gather information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, submit seed locations, or interact with our platform.
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored securely in WorkOS using industry-standard encryption)
Your password is stored securely by WorkOS, our authentication provider. Only your username is displayed publicly on the platform; your email address and password remain private and are never shared publicly.
If you choose to sign in using Google authentication, we receive your email address and basic profile information from Google's authentication service. For more information about how Google handles your data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
CONTENT INFORMATION
When you submit seed locations or other content to our platform, we collect and store that information, including any descriptions, coordinates, images, or other materials you provide. Please note that all information related to seed locations, including coordinates, descriptions, images, and associated metadata, may be published publicly on our platform and made available to all users.
USAGE DATA
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and actions taken on the platform.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We utilize the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Deliver, maintain, and enhance our services and platform functionality
- Process your seed location submissions and manage your user account
- Send you important technical notices and support communications
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (if you have opted in)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity and abuse
- Analyze platform usage patterns to improve user experience
INFORMATION SHARING
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
PUBLIC CONTENT
Only your username is displayed publicly on the platform. All information related to seed locations that you submit, including coordinates, descriptions, images, and associated metadata, may be published publicly and made available to all users of the platform. Your email address and password are never displayed publicly.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We work with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. Our service providers include:
- WorkOS for user authentication and session management. View their privacy policy at workos.com/legal/privacy.
- PostHog for performance analytics. View their privacy policy at posthog.com/privacy.
- Patreon for payment processing (if applicable). View their privacy policy at privacy.patreon.com.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
We use WorkOS for secure data storage and user authentication. Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. For more information about WorkOS's data practices, please review their Privacy Policy.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work hard to protect your data.
NEWSLETTERS AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
If you opt in to receive newsletters or marketing communications from us, we will use your email address to send you updates about our platform, new features, community highlights, and other relevant information.
You can opt out of receiving newsletters and marketing communications at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or marketing email we send you
- Updating your preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us directly at legal@besthytaleseeds.com
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you important technical notices and support-related communications that are necessary for the operation of your account.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Data Export: You can request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of newsletters and marketing communications at any time
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of performance tracking cookies (PostHog) at any time
- Objection: You can object to certain processing of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the methods provided in the Contact Us section below.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.
Public content, such as seed locations you have submitted, may remain on the platform even after account deletion if it has been incorporated into our public database, unless you specifically request its removal.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for or directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, please ensure you have your parent's or guardian's permission before providing any personal information to us.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed or stored.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the updated policy on this page
- Notify you of significant changes through prominent notices on our website or via email
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: legal@besthytaleseeds.com
For questions specifically about our use of cookies and tracking technologies, you can also manage your preferences through the cookie notice that appears on our website.
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