Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gamer Rank ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our gaming achievement tracking service.

Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted)
  • Gaming Data: Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation account information, achievements, trophies, playtime, and game library
  • Platform Tokens: Authentication tokens for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation (encrypted and stored securely)
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service (stored in localStorage)
  • Analytics Data: Pages viewed, features used, and interaction patterns to improve service quality

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our gaming achievement tracking service
  • To sync your gaming data from Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation automatically based on your subscription tier
  • To calculate your gamer rank and display leaderboards
  • To process your subscription payments (via Stripe)
  • To communicate with you about your account and service updates
  • To provide personalized game recommendations based on your gaming history
  • To display relevant advertisements and affiliate content (free tier users only)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All passwords are hashed using bcrypt
  • Platform authentication tokens are encrypted in our database
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure database with access controls

Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

  • Steam: To fetch your gaming achievements and library
  • Xbox: To fetch your Xbox achievements via xbl.io
  • PlayStation: To fetch your PSN trophy data via psn-api
  • Stripe: To process subscription payments securely
  • Advertising Partners: We may display ads from third-party advertising networks to free tier users
  • Affiliate Partners: We may earn commissions from product recommendations and game purchases made through affiliate links

Advertising and Affiliate Marketing

Free tier users may see advertisements and affiliate content including:

  • Display Ads: Gaming-related product advertisements (peripherals, chairs, headsets, etc.) displayed in non-intrusive locations
  • Affiliate Links: Game recommendations and featured games may contain affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you
  • Personalized Recommendations: Game suggestions based on your play history and completion rates

Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience with no display advertisements.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time, which will permanently remove all your data from our systems.

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

We respect your privacy rights under GDPR (for EU residents) and CCPA (for California residents). You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data we hold
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications and data selling (we do not sell personal data)
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
  • Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes

California residents: Under CCPA, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell), and request deletion of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Data Processing and International Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located in different jurisdictions. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Automated Syncing

We automatically sync your gaming data based on your subscription tier:

  • Free Users: Automatic sync once every 24 hours
  • Premium Subscribers: Automatic sync every hour for up-to-date statistics

You can also manually trigger syncs at any time, subject to rate limiting.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use localStorage (not cookies) to keep you signed in and provide a better user experience. We do not use tracking cookies or sell your data to third parties.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our contact page.

Last updated: December 2, 2025