Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Hystale Username Checker. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Username Searches
We temporarily store usernames you search to check availability against the Hytale API.
Browser Data
We don't collect basic browser information (IP address, user agent) for rate limiting and security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide username availability checking services
- To prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
- To improve our service and user experience
- To maintain security and prevent fraud
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Cloudflare security features (DDoS protection, WAF)
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- No storage of sensitive personal information
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Hytale API: To check username availability
- Cloudflare: For hosting, CDN, and security
- Google Fonts: For typography
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Clear your local search history at any time
- Request deletion of any data we may have stored
- Opt-out of data collection by not using the service
- Contact us with privacy concerns
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Search queries are not permanently stored on our servers
- Rate limit data is automatically cleared after 60 seconds
- Local browser data persists until you clear it manually
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: