1. Introduction
Welcome to Steam Researcher. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Data Stored Locally (Your Browser)
Steam Researcher uses your browser's localStorage to cache search results and user preferences (such as language selection). This data:
- Is stored only on your device
- Is never transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
2.2 Third-Party APIs
When you use Steam Researcher, your browser makes requests to the following third-party services to fetch game data:
- Steam Store API — to retrieve game details, reviews, and search results
- MyMemory Translation API — to translate player reviews (only when you click "Translate")
These requests are subject to the privacy policies of the respective services. We do not control or have access to any data these services may collect.
2.3 CORS Proxy
Some API requests are routed through our Cloudflare Worker proxy to handle cross-origin restrictions. The proxy does not log, store, or inspect any request data beyond what is necessary to forward the request.
2.4 Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
3. Cookies
Steam Researcher itself does not set any cookies. However, third-party services (Google AdSense) may set cookies for advertising purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personal information (name, email, address)
- We do not require account registration
- We do not track individual user behavior
- We do not sell or share any data with third parties
5. Children's Privacy
Steam Researcher is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].