Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

> Introduction

Welcome to Steam Recs ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 game recommendation service.

Steam Recs is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Valve Corporation or Steam.

> What Data We Collect

Steam Profile Data (Public Only)

When you link your Steam account, we access only publicly available information:

+Your Steam ID (unique identifier)
+Your public game library and playtime
+Your public profile name and avatar

What We DO NOT Access

-Your Steam password or login credentials
-Your payment information or purchase history
-Your friends list or private messages
-Any data from private profiles
-Your real name or personal contact information from Steam

Account Data

If you create an account with us:

+Email address (for authentication and communication)
+Your game preferences and feedback on recommendations
+Subscription status (if applicable)

> How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively for:

1Generating Recommendations: Analyzing your game library and playtime to suggest games you might enjoy.
2Improving Our Service: Understanding usage patterns to make better recommendations for everyone.
3Account Management: Maintaining your preferences, saved recommendations, and subscription.

We DO NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

> Data Retention

•Game Library Data: Cached temporarily to generate recommendations. Refreshed when you request new recommendations.
•Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request data deletion.
•Feedback & Preferences: Retained to improve your recommendations until account deletion.

> Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:

✓Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
✓Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
✓Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
✓Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
✓Opt-Out: Unlink your Steam account at any time from your profile settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

> Cookies & Analytics

We use minimal, essential cookies:

•Session Cookies: Required for authentication and keeping you logged in
•Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

We do not use third-party tracking cookies or sell data to advertisers.

> Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

✓HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
✓Secure authentication via Supabase
✓Regular security updates and monitoring
✓Data stored in secure, access-controlled databases

> Children's Privacy

Steam Recs is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

> Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will send an email notification to registered users.

> Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights:

Email: privacy@steamrecs.io

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.