Privacy Policy

At Haxmods, accessible from https://haxmods.com, we respect the privacy of our users and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and how privacy applies when using Haxmods.

By using Haxmods, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not use the website.

1. About Haxmods

Haxmods is a community website that provides Haxball-related tools, maps, replays, downloads, statistics, leaderboards, profiles, and other related features.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through Haxmods and its online features. It does not apply to websites, services, or platforms that we do not own or control.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly, information created through your use of the website, and technical information collected automatically.

This may include:

  • account details, such as username, email address, password/login credentials, profile ID, and profile settings;
  • profile information, such as display name, country selection, avatar, or other details you choose to provide;
  • user-submitted content, such as maps, replays, comments, file uploads, usernames, messages, or other community content;
  • gameplay and statistics data, such as player stats, Elo history, leaderboard records, match history, awards, replay data, and related identifiers;
  • technical data, such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other log data;
  • cookie and local storage data, such as login status, preferences, filters, settings, and advertising or analytics identifiers;
  • information you provide when contacting us, such as your email address, message contents, attachments, and any other information you choose to send.

Some technical information may be considered personal information depending on the laws that apply in your country or region.

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • visit or browse Haxmods;
  • create or use an account;
  • upload maps, replays, files, comments, or other content;
  • use tools, previews, statistics pages, leaderboards, profiles, or replay features;
  • interact with advertisements, embedded content, or third-party services;
  • contact us directly;
  • change settings or preferences on the website.

Some information is collected automatically through server logs, cookies, browser storage, analytics tools, advertising services, and security systems.

4. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • provide, operate, and maintain Haxmods;
  • allow users to create accounts and profiles;
  • display maps, replays, uploads, comments, statistics, leaderboards, match data, and awards;
  • save preferences, filters, login sessions, and website settings;
  • improve website performance, layout, features, and user experience;
  • prevent spam, abuse, cheating, manipulation, exploits, malware, and unauthorized access;
  • investigate technical issues, bugs, security incidents, or rule violations;
  • moderate content and enforce our Terms and Conditions;
  • communicate with users when needed;
  • measure website traffic and understand how the website is used;
  • display advertisements and support the website;
  • comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

5. Accounts, Profiles, and Public Information

Some information on Haxmods may be public or visible to other users.

This may include:

  • usernames;
  • display names;
  • profile pages;
  • uploaded maps or replays;
  • comments;
  • country flags or profile selections;
  • leaderboard rankings;
  • player statistics;
  • Elo history;
  • match history;
  • awards or achievements.

Do not submit information to Haxmods that you do not want to be publicly visible.

We may remove, hide, correct, or restrict public information where appropriate, but we cannot guarantee that public content has not already been viewed, copied, saved, indexed, or shared by others.

6. User Uploads, Maps, and Replays

When you upload or submit content to Haxmods, that content may be stored, displayed, processed, downloaded, previewed, or shared through the website.

Uploaded files may include metadata or information contained inside the file itself. You are responsible for checking what information is included in files before uploading them.

We may scan, review, remove, or restrict uploaded content if we believe it is unsafe, abusive, illegal, infringing, spam, malicious, or harmful to the website or community.

7. Statistics, Rankings, and Gameplay Data

Haxmods may collect, calculate, display, and store gameplay-related information, including player statistics, Elo history, match records, leaderboard positions, awards, replay links, and related data.

This data may be connected to usernames, profile IDs, player IDs, or other identifiers. It may be visible publicly through profiles, leaderboards, replay pages, statistics pages, or other website features.

We use this information to operate community features, show rankings, track match history, prevent abuse, and improve Haxmods.

8. Log Files

Like many websites, Haxmods uses server logs and technical logs.

These logs may include information such as IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider, device information, referring and exit pages, pages visited, date and time, clicks, errors, and other diagnostic data.

We use this information to maintain the website, analyze usage, fix bugs, improve performance, prevent abuse, and protect the security of Haxmods.

9. Cookies and Local Storage

Haxmods may use cookies, local storage, session storage, and similar technologies.

These may be used to:

  • keep you logged in;
  • remember settings and preferences;
  • save filters or display options;
  • improve website functionality;
  • measure traffic and usage;
  • prevent spam, fraud, and abuse;
  • display and measure advertisements;
  • support embedded content or third-party services.

You can usually disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of Haxmods may not work properly if cookies or browser storage are disabled.

10. Advertising and Analytics

Haxmods may use third-party advertising or analytics services, including Google services.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to Haxmods and/or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies allows Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

Users may be able to opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s ad settings or other available industry opt-out tools.

Third-party advertising and analytics providers may collect information directly from your browser. Haxmods does not control all cookies, identifiers, or tracking technologies used by third-party providers.

11. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Haxmods may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertisements, APIs, scripts, or embedded content.

Third-party websites and services have their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or actions of third-party websites or services.

You should review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use or interact with.

12. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share or disclose information where necessary to:

  • operate, host, maintain, or secure Haxmods;
  • use service providers, hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising providers, or technical tools;
  • enforce our Terms and Conditions;
  • investigate abuse, cheating, spam, malware, security issues, or unlawful activity;
  • protect the rights, safety, and security of Haxmods, users, or others;
  • comply with legal obligations, court orders, lawful requests, or regulatory requirements;
  • transfer website operations if Haxmods is sold, merged, transferred, or reorganized.

Some information may also be visible publicly through Haxmods features, such as profiles, leaderboards, uploads, replays, comments, and statistics pages.

13. Data Retention

We keep information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate Haxmods, provide features, maintain records, prevent abuse, resolve disputes, enforce our Terms, and comply with legal obligations.

Account information may be kept while your account exists. Public content, uploads, replays, statistics, rankings, match history, and leaderboard data may remain available unless removed or changed.

Technical logs may be kept for security, debugging, analytics, and abuse-prevention purposes.

Deleted or removed information may remain in backups, logs, caches, or archives for a limited period before being deleted or overwritten.

14. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect Haxmods and the information we process.

However, no website, server, database, or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that information will always be protected from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

You are responsible for keeping your account details secure and for using a strong password.

15. Children’s Privacy

Haxmods is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to Haxmods, we will take reasonable steps to remove the information where required.

Users in some countries or regions may have a higher minimum age for consent to online services. If you are under the age required in your location, you should only use Haxmods with permission from a parent or guardian.

16. International Users

Haxmods may be accessed from many countries.

By using Haxmods, you understand that information may be processed, stored, or accessed in countries where our servers, hosting providers, service providers, or third-party tools operate. These countries may have privacy laws that differ from the laws in your location.

Where local laws give you mandatory privacy rights, nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit those rights.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make changes, we may update this page. Continued use of Haxmods after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.