Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 22, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how SaveGameVault (“we”, “us”, or “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit savegamevault.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
1. Data Controller
SaveGameVault is operated by an individual known as Killburger, based in France. For any privacy-related requests, you can reach us at:
Contact email: contact@savegamevault.com
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration: username, email address, password (hashed)
- Comments and reviews: the content you submit, your chosen display name
- Contact form submissions: name, email, message content
- File submissions: files you upload, associated metadata
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, clicks, scroll depth
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- YouTube: when you watch embedded videos, YouTube may collect data according to its own policy
- Steam API: we query Steam’s public API for game prices (no personal data is shared)
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent — for optional cookies, marketing communications
- Legitimate interest — for site security, fraud prevention, basic analytics
- Contract performance — for providing you with an account and services
- Legal obligation — when required to respond to law enforcement or copyright claims
4. How We Use Your Data
- Providing and maintaining the Site
- Processing user submissions (comments, reviews, file uploads)
- Responding to your inquiries via the contact form
- Improving site performance and user experience
- Preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
- Complying with legal obligations (including DMCA requests)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service providers: hosting (web-hosting.com), CDN (Cloudflare if applicable), email delivery
- Legal authorities: when required by law or court order
- Third-party embeds: YouTube (videos), Steam (public API)
All processors are contractually bound to GDPR-compliant data handling.
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).
7. Data Retention
- Account data: kept as long as your account is active + 30 days after deletion
- Comments/reviews: kept indefinitely unless you request removal
- Contact form data: retained for 12 months, then deleted
- Server logs: automatically purged after 30 days
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with CNIL (French data protection authority) — www.cnil.fr
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@savegamevault.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and (if you consent) personalization. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us for prompt removal.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no online service is 100% secure. Use strong unique passwords and be cautious with the data you share.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the Site and the “Last updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: contact@savegamevault.com DMCA / Copyright: dmca@savegamevault.com
This policy is provided for general information. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for questions specific to your situation.