GAMEPICKNOW

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-09-23

GamePickNow does not require account registration for its core recommendation features. Steam sign-in is optional and is used only for Steam friend-based library comparison.

Information processed by the service

Your browser may store the selected language, a randomly generated client identifier, and part of a nickname in localStorage. Friend rooms send nicknames, recommendation conditions, votes, and room state to the server. Room data is retained for a limited period, currently up to 24 hours by default.

Steam library comparison

When you use library comparison, submitted Steam profile URLs, friend codes, or SteamID64 values are sent to the server. Steam sign-in uses Steam OpenID and stores a signed session cookie for sign-in persistence. The server uses the Steam Web API to retrieve public friend and owned-game information where available. Library results may be cached briefly in server memory, currently about five minutes. Steam identifiers and raw library lists are not stored as permanent GamePickNow account data.

Usage statistics

We aggregate use of core features such as visits, recommendations, filter changes, store links, friend-room actions, and Steam comparison. Internal statistics use a hashed random session value and do not use IP addresses or nicknames as analytics identifiers. Google Analytics 4 receives page paths, language, and core event information, but not Steam IDs, friend codes, profile URLs, raw libraries, missing-member lists, selected games, or room codes.

Hosting and advertising

Hosting providers may process standard request logs such as IP address and browser information for security and operations. Google Analytics and Google AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies. Consent messages may appear where required by law.

Third-party links

You may open external services such as Steam for game details. Steam-related features are also subject to Steam's own privacy policies.