This Privacy Policy explains how The Gamer Index collects, accesses, processes, stores and protects information necessary to operate the service and calculate the Gamer Index.
The information processed may also be used for calculation records, security, statistics, research, methodological development, service improvement and other purposes directly related to the operation and evolution of The Gamer Index.
The Gamer Index uses Steam OpenID for authentication. Users are redirected to Steam to authenticate and return to The Gamer Index after authorization.
The Gamer Index does not request or store your Steam password. Authentication credentials are entered directly through Steam.
The Gamer Index may collect, access, process and store the data necessary to authenticate users, calculate the Gamer Index and related indicators, operate the platform, maintain calculation records, support statistics and research, improve the service and develop related features.
This may include information made available or authorized through Steam, identifiers and information generated or derived during the use and operation of the service. The scope of processing is limited to what is reasonably connected to these purposes.
Information is processed to provide and operate the Gamer Index, calculate and display results, maintain the integrity and continuity of the service, conduct statistical and research activities, improve the methodology and user experience, and support future developments related to the project.
Information may be stored for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
The Gamer Index may use infrastructure and technology providers necessary to operate the service. Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are used to reduce risks of unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration.
Data and results may be used for statistical, analytical, scientific or research purposes, including the development and evaluation of methodologies related to gaming experience. Results may be presented in aggregated, analytical or other appropriate forms according to the purpose of the analysis.
The Gamer Index may use cookies or similar technologies to operate and improve the website, analyze usage and support advertising features.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads in accordance with their own policies and the consent choices available to users.
The Gamer Index may use Google AdSense to display advertising and Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage. These services may process information according to their respective policies and applicable consent requirements.
This policy may be updated as the service, methodology, legal requirements or research activities evolve.
For privacy-related questions, contact support@thegamerindex.com.