Privacy Policy - Private Server Hub

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Private Server Hub collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us.

2. Information Collected

Personal Information

When you register or interact with our website, we may collect:

Username
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Any additional information you choose to provide

Usage Data

Through Vercel Analytics, we collect anonymous usage data including:

Page views and timestamps
URLs visited (with sensitive data filtered)
Referrer information
General location data (country, region, city)
Device type (Mobile/Desktop/Tablet)
Operating system and version
Browser type and version

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

3.1 Cookies

We use cookies for authentication purposes through Supabase. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide essential website functionality.

Essential Authentication Cookies

We use the following essential cookies:

Authentication cookies: Used to identify you when you sign in and maintain your authenticated session
Session management cookies: Help us recognize you during a single browser session
Security cookies: Enable security features and help detect malicious activity

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

Cookie Duration

Our authentication cookies typically last for the duration of your session or up to 2 weeks if you select "remember me" when logging in.

3.2 Local Storage

We also use browser local storage for:

Storing user preferences
Remembering your cookie consent choice
Saving UI state preferences

3.3 Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics, which is privacy-focused and does not:

Use cookies or persistent identifiers
Collect IP addresses
Track users across different websites
Store personally identifiable information
Keep data longer than 24 hours

4. How Information Is Collected

We collect information through:

Account registration and authentication forms
Feedback submission forms
Review submissions
Cookies for authentication
Local storage for preferences
Privacy-focused analytics

5. Use of Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Improve user experience
Process server submissions and reviews
Send important notifications about our services
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our website
Prevent fraud and abuse

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

Service providers who assist in operating our website (such as Supabase for authentication)
Analytics providers to help us improve our services
Law enforcement when required by law

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Since we only use essential cookies necessary for the website to function, there are no optional cookies to disable. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies
Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of many websites, including ours
If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website, particularly logging in and maintaining an authenticated session

You can find information about managing cookies in your browser at:

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. User Rights and Choices

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@privateserverhub.com

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

12. Changes to the Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: contact@privateserverhub.com