Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 26.12.2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to HyNames 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
- 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
- Hytale API: To check username availability
- Cloudflare: For hosting, CDN, and security
- Google Fonts: For typography
6. Your Rights
- 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
- Search queries are not permanently stored
- Rate limit data auto clears after 60 seconds
- Local browser data persists until cleared manually
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will notify users by updating the Last Updated date.
9. Contact Us
Email: contacthyrealms@gmail.com