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The claim establishes that user data is shared with third-party developers and publishers through a defined technical channel, and that ownership data is a baseline minimum of what is disclosed.
Interpretive note: The excerpt states 'as a minimum,' which implies additional data categories may be accessible to developers and publishers beyond game ownership. These are not enumerated and therefore not stated in the canonical claim.
Developers and publishers of games you use can access at least your game ownership information through the Steamworks API.
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Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...
Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).
"game developers and publishers have access to certain information from the Steamworks API directly relating to the users of the games they operate. This information includes as a minimum your ownership of the game in question.Excerpt from Steam's Privacy Policy
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The claim establishes that user data is shared with third-party developers and publishers through a defined technical channel, and that ownership data is a baseline minimum of what is disclosed.
Developers and publishers of games you use can access at least your game ownership information through the Steamworks API.
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