YOUR DATA

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Information We Collect

When you apply to join HSR, we collect:

  • Application Data: Your name, email address, school name, Minecraft username, and Discord username
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Gameplay Data: In-game activity, builds, chat logs, and server interactions

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Process and review your membership application
  • Verify your eligibility (school enrollment, age requirements)
  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Communicate important updates and announcements
  • Enforce our rules and Terms of Service
  • Improve gameplay experience and server performance

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Application data for rejected applications is deleted within 90 days.

Gameplay data (builds, chat logs) may be retained indefinitely as part of server archives and backups. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

Third-Party Services

HSR integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Discord: For community communication and verification
  • Minecraft/Mojang: For gameplay and account verification
  • Netlify: For website hosting and form processing

Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

HSR is designed for high school students (typically ages 13-18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, you may not use our services.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@hsrealm.com and we will promptly delete such information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, email us at support@hsrealm.com.

Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies essential for website functionality. We do not use third-party advertising trackers or sell your data to advertisers.

Analytics may be collected in aggregate form to improve our services, but this data is anonymized and cannot identify individual users.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Discord server or via email.

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: