Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GameServersDB ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit gameserversdb.com, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is GameServersDB. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below.
2. Data We Collect
We only collect the minimum data necessary to operate the service: - Technical data: your IP address (used to rate-limit requests and protect the service), browser type, and device information. - Account data: if you sign in with Steam, we process your Steam ID, display name, and avatar via the Steam Web API. - Analytics data: anonymized usage statistics (pages visited, approximate location, device) collected only if you consent to analytics cookies.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use the following analytics tools, which only run if you give your consent: - Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd.): sets cookies such as _ga and _ga_* to measure traffic and site usage. We use Google Consent Mode v2, so no analytics cookies are stored without your consent. - Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation): sets cookies such as _clck and _clsk to analyze how visitors interact with the site (e.g., heatmaps and session recordings). Necessary cookies (e.g., theme and language preferences) are always active and do not require consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases: - Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for analytics cookies and any non-essential processing. - Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): for technical measures such as rate limiting and security that are strictly necessary to provide the service.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is subject to the retention settings of Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity (typically up to 14 months). You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie preferences, which stops further collection.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, restrict or object to its processing, and receive it in a portable format. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. International Transfers
Analytics providers (Google and Microsoft) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area. Transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards, such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses, as applicable.
8. Contact
To exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us at: privacy@gameserversdb.com