Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Who we are
Game Distillery ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at gamedistillery.net and provides player intelligence services for game studios. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform.
2. Information we collect
Account information
When you register, we collect your studio name, email address, password (stored hashed, never in plain text), and the name of the game you want analyzed. This information is used to manage your account and deliver our services.
Steam review data
We retrieve publicly available Steam review data through Valve's Steam Web API. This includes review text, timestamps, playtime, language, and recommendation status. This data is public information made available by Valve. We do not collect any private Steam account data, and we do not access or store Steam passwords.
Usage data
We collect basic usage information such as pages visited and feature usage to improve the platform. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
3. How we use your information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our player intelligence services
- To generate intelligence reports from publicly available Steam review data
- To communicate with you about your account and our services
- To send you intelligence reports and product updates (you can opt out)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for advertising.
4. Steam Data
Steam review data retrieved through the Steam Web API is provided "as is" by Valve Corporation. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of Steam Data. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. Game Distillery is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.
5. Data storage and security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Steam review data is retained as part of our intelligence reports and temporal analysis. If you delete your account, we will remove your account information within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes.
7. Your rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Port your data to another service
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Restrict processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@gamedistillery.net. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies only, required for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
9. Third-party services
We use the Steam Web API (Valve Corporation) to retrieve publicly available review data. We may use third-party services for payment processing. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the platform. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@gamedistillery.net.