Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SAMi.gg ("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.

We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Steam Authentication Data

When you log in via Steam, we receive and store:

• Your Steam ID (a unique identifier)
• Your Steam display name
• Your Steam avatar URL
• Your Steam profile URL

We do not receive or store your Steam password. Authentication is handled securely by Steam using OpenID.

2.2 Game Library Data

If you choose to sync your library, we access your public Steam game library to provide personalised features. This data is only accessed if your Steam profile is set to public.

2.3 Cookies and Sessions

We use essential cookies for:

• Maintaining your login session
• Remembering your preferences

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

2.4 User-Generated Content

If you submit tips, guides, or other content, we store this along with your user ID to attribute the content to you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Personalise your experience (e.g., showing your library)
• Display content you've submitted
• Improve our website and features

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Consent: When you log in via Steam, you consent to us processing your Steam profile data.
• Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services.
• Contract: To provide the services you request when using our platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Session data is automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure session management
• Regular security updates

8. Third-Party Services

Our website interacts with:

• Steam Web API: To fetch game and achievement data
• Steam OpenID: For authentication
• Railway: Our hosting provider

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@sami.gg