Privacy Policy for S-Tier-Guides.COM
Last Updated: March 08, 2026
1. General Overview
This Privacy Policy outlines how our gaming resource (the “Website”) collects, processes, and safeguards the information provided by its users. We are committed to ensuring your digital privacy and maintaining transparency regarding data usage. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this document.
2. Information We Collect and Why
A. User-Initiated Interactions (Comments)
When you engage with our guides by leaving comments, we collect the information displayed in the submission form. Additionally, to maintain a high-quality community environment and prevent automated spam, we record the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string.
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Note: Public comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow for seamless follow-up discussions without manual moderation delays.
B. Media and File Uploads
If you contribute to the community by uploading images or screenshots:
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Privacy Warning: We strongly advise against uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
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Data Extraction: Be aware that technically proficient visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images hosted on public platforms.
C. Technical Cookies
We utilize “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences:
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Convenience Cookies: If you leave a remark, you may opt-in to saving your name and email. These stay active for one year so you don’t have to re-type them.
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Session Management: We use temporary cookies to verify if your browser accepts them. These contain no personal identifiers and vanish when you close your browser.
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Authentication: If you log in, we set up cookies to save your login info and screen display choices (lasting from two days up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
3. Third-Party Integrations and Embedded Content
Our gaming guides may feature embedded content such as YouTube videos, Twitch streams, or social media widgets.
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External Tracking: Interacting with embedded content is equivalent to visiting the third-party website directly. These providers may collect your data, use their own cookies, and monitor your interaction if you are logged into their services (e.g., watching a video while logged into Google).
4. Data Storage and Security
All personal information voluntarily provided is stored on secure servers. We do not sell, trade, or rent user data to third-party marketing agencies. Data disclosure only occurs when:
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Required by law or government authorities.
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Necessary to protect the safety and integrity of our Website.
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
You maintain full control over your digital footprint on our platform:
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Access and Portability: You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
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Erasure (The Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete any personal information we hold. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
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Cookie Control: You can clear or block cookies at any time through your browser settings, though some Website features may lose functionality.
6. Updates to This Policy
As the gaming landscape and legal requirements evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy. All changes become effective immediately upon posting. We encourage users to check this page periodically for the “Last Updated” date.
7. Contacting Us
For any inquiries regarding your data, privacy concerns, or requests for data deletion, please contact our administration via the official Contact Form or the email address listed in our site’s footer.