Last updated: October 11, 2026
SteamGamer respects the privacy of its readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit SteamGamer.net, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
SteamGamer is operated by Fenetic Gaming.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with the site.
Information You Provide
If you leave a comment, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your comment
- Your IP address
- Your browser user-agent information
- Your website address, if you choose to provide one
Your name and comment may be displayed publicly after the comment is approved. Your email address is not intended to be displayed publicly.
If you contact SteamGamer through our Contact page, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject of your message
- The contents of your message
We use this information to respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access SteamGamer, our website, hosting provider, security services and related infrastructure may automatically process technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device or operating system information
- Date and time of requests
- Pages or resources requested
- Referring website or page
- Technical error and security information
This information may be used to operate the website, maintain security, diagnose technical problems and prevent abuse.
Comments
SteamGamer uses WordPress to manage comments.
When visitors leave comments, information submitted through the comment form may be stored together with the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent information for moderation and spam-detection purposes.
If you choose the option to save your name, email address and website in your browser, WordPress may store cookies on your device so you do not need to re-enter that information when leaving another comment.
These convenience cookies are optional.
Google reCAPTCHA
SteamGamer uses Google reCAPTCHA on parts of the website, including our Contact page, to help detect spam and automated abuse.
When reCAPTCHA is used, Google may process technical and interaction information relating to your device and use cookies such as _GRECAPTCHA for security and risk analysis.
Google’s processing of information through reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Cookies
SteamGamer uses cookies and similar technologies where necessary to operate website features, remember choices and protect the website against abuse.
Some cookies are optional and are only used if you choose to enable the relevant feature.
More information is available in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Information
Information collected through SteamGamer may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Display and moderate comments
- Detect spam, fraud and automated abuse
- Protect the security of the website
- Diagnose technical problems
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Establish, exercise or defend legal claims where necessary
Where applicable privacy law requires a legal basis for processing, we generally rely on our legitimate interests in operating and protecting SteamGamer, your consent where specifically requested, and compliance with legal obligations where applicable.
Sharing of Information
SteamGamer does not sell personal information provided directly by readers.
Information may be processed or disclosed to third parties where reasonably necessary to operate the website, including:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Email and communications providers
- Security and spam-prevention services
- Google in connection with reCAPTCHA
- Professional advisers where necessary
- Government authorities where legally required
We may also disclose information where necessary to protect SteamGamer, our users or others from fraud, security threats or unlawful activity.
Advertising and Affiliate Services
SteamGamer may introduce advertising, affiliate links or other commercial services in the future.
If these services use cookies, tracking technologies or process personal information in ways not described in this policy, this Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy will be updated and appropriate consent controls will be provided where required.
Sponsored content and affiliate relationships are governed separately by our Affiliate & Sponsored Content Disclosure.
International Data Transfers
SteamGamer is accessible internationally, and some service providers used by the website may process information in countries different from the country in which you live.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Comments and associated information may be retained for as long as the comment remains on the website or as needed for moderation, security and record-keeping purposes.
Contact messages may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry, maintain appropriate business records or resolve disputes.
Technical and security information may be retained for periods reasonably necessary for website operation, security and abuse prevention.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a portable copy of certain information
These rights may be subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
You can submit a privacy request through the SteamGamer Contact page.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
California Privacy Information
SteamGamer does not currently sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising as those concepts are defined under applicable California privacy law.
SteamGamer does not currently provide a separate "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" mechanism because we do not currently engage in such selling or sharing.
If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide any legally required opt-out mechanisms.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
SteamGamer does not currently respond to legacy browser "Do Not Track" signals because there is no universally accepted technical standard for responding to them.
Where applicable law requires recognition of browser-based privacy preference signals such as Global Privacy Control, SteamGamer will respect those signals in connection with activities subject to those requirements.
Children’s Privacy
SteamGamer is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to SteamGamer, please contact us so the information can be reviewed and, where appropriate, deleted.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information processed through SteamGamer.
However, no website, transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Websites
SteamGamer articles may contain links to Steam, developers, publishers, retailers and other third-party websites.
SteamGamer is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. You should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when SteamGamer’s services, technology, commercial relationships or legal obligations change.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information, please contact SteamGamer through our Contact page:
