GameScrobbler Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to GameScrobbler ("GS"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our services.
Please also review our Terms of Service.
2. Data We Collect
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect necessary details such as username and email.
- Gaming Data: We collect playtime, achievements, sessions, and related game data from the integrations you connect and the Playnite plugin you choose to sync.
- Usage Data: We may collect analytics on how you interact with GS to improve user experience.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance functionality and performance.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our services.
- To personalize insights and recommendations.
- To enhance security and prevent fraud.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Third-Party Services: For analytics, storage, and integration with gaming platforms.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate GameScrobbler: AWS (hosting and infrastructure), PostHog (analytics and error tracking), Steam/Discord/Xbox/Overwolf APIs (authentication and data sync), IGDB and SteamGridDB (game metadata and images). These services receive only the data necessary to perform their function.
7. Your Rights
- Access, modify, or delete your data.
- Disconnect gaming accounts anytime.
- Request account cleanup or Playnite plugin data deletion through support.
8. GDPR & Data Protection Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including: the right to access your personal data, the right to rectification, the right to erasure (right to be forgotten), the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to object to processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@gamescrobbler.com.
9. Children's Privacy
GameScrobbler is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. AI Features
GameScrobbler offers optional AI-powered features (such as AI Roast and Gaming Dossier) that analyze your gaming data to generate personalized insights. These features require explicit consent before activation. Your gaming data used by AI features is processed only to generate your insights and is not sold or shared with third parties for their own purposes.
11. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for service operation and legal compliance.
12. Security Measures
GameScrobbler is hosted on AWS, uses HTTPS to protect data in transit, and relies on authenticated account and integration flows to access connected gaming data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or through the platform. Continued use of GameScrobbler after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
For any questions, contact us at support@gamescrobbler.com.