Privacy Policy

Steam Navigator ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.steamnavigator.com.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you:

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services
• To authenticate users through Steam OpenID
• To calculate Steam levels, badge requirements, and booster pack probabilities
• To display profile statistics and library comparisons
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To send important notices about service updates or policy changes

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

We use several third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Steam Authentication: We use Steam's secure OpenID authentication protocol. We never see or store your Steam password.
• Session Management: User sessions are managed securely using encrypted tokens.
• Caching: Profile data fetched from Steam's API is temporarily cached to improve performance, with caches automatically expiring after a set period.
• HTTPS: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.

We retain different types of data for different periods:

• Session Data: User session information is retained for the duration of your session and deleted when you sign out or after inactivity.
• Cached Data: Profile data cached from Steam's API is automatically deleted after 1 hour.
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies.
• Server Logs: Basic server access logs may be retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

You have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can access your publicly available Steam profile information at any time through Steam.
• Deletion: You can sign out to end your session and clear your authentication. Cached data is automatically deleted after 1 hour.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics and personalized advertising through the links provided in this policy.
• Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

We may update our 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 at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Our website contains links to other websites, including:

• Steam Community and Steam Store (steampowered.com)
• Steam trading card vendors and resources
• Social media platforms
• Partner websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Steam Navigator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation or Steam. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.

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

• Email: SteamNavigator@gmail.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Steam Group: Steam Navigator Community

This website is owned and operated by Nicholas Gilreath.