PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy explains how the DOTA 2 Shader Database collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform.
1. Overview
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy describes what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is handled. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little data as possible. The information we may process includes:
- Steam ID and public profile information (via Steam OpenID).
- Public inventory data required to inspect items and shaders.
- Basic technical data such as browser type, device, and anonymized usage statistics.
- Cookies strictly necessary for authentication and site functionality.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
We want to be clear about what we never access or store:
- Your Steam password or login credentials.
- Private inventory data or items set to private.
- Payment information or financial data.
- Any data that could be used to trade or modify your items.
4. How We Use Your Information
The limited data we process is used only for the following purposes:
- To authenticate you via Steam OpenID.
- To read and display your public inventory for shader inspection.
- To maintain, secure, and improve the Service.
- To comply with legal obligations when required.
5. Cookies
We use a minimal set of cookies that are strictly necessary for the Service to function, such as maintaining your session after Steam login. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data may only be shared in the following limited cases:
- With Steam / Valve as part of the official OpenID authentication flow.
- When required by law, regulation, or valid legal request.
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Service and its users.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we process. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service. Session and authentication data are stored only while your session is active. Anonymized statistics may be kept longer for analytical purposes.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent or object to processing.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.