steampeek

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025
Last Updated: 2025

1. Introduction

steampeek.net ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by steampeek.net when you visit our website or use our services.

This policy applies to our website and all related services, features, content, and applications offered by steampeek.net.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Contact us through our website or email
  • Submit feedback or suggestions
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
  • Report bugs or technical issues

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • Log information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage information (pages viewed, time spent, click patterns)
  • Device information (device type, screen resolution)
  • Referral information (websites that directed you to us)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
  • Performance cookies to optimize our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and respond to your inquiries
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred
  • Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help understand how our website is used. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Objection to or restriction of certain processing activities
  • Data portability in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

12. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights mentioned in Section 8 above.

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website contact form or by email.

For specific privacy-related requests or concerns, please include "Privacy Policy" in the subject line of your communication.