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User Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

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This analysis describes what Steam's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause operationalizes Steam's compliance obligation under GDPR and CCPA by explicitly identifying the specific data subject rights the entity recognizes. This establishes the legal framework governing Steam's handling of personal data and the mechanisms through which users may exercise regulatory rights.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision grants users enforceable rights to request access to their personal data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, limit how their data is processed, obtain their data in portable format, object to certain processing activities, and decline purely automated decision-making. Users may exercise these rights according to the procedures and timelines specified by applicable data protection law.

How other platforms handle this

Grindr Medium

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, the right to data portability, and the right to object to or withdraw consent for certain processi...

Strava Medium

For individuals in the United States, please also refer to our Notice For Individuals Residing In Certain US States below and the Consumer Health Data Policy.

BeReal Medium

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. EU and UK users may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing. California residents may have the right to know, delete, corre...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Where we process your Personal Data, we may be required by applicable law to provide you with certain rights with regard to your Personal Data, including: the right to access your Personal Data, the right to rectify your Personal Data, the right to erasure of your Personal Data, the right to restriction of processing of your Personal Data, the right to data portability, the right to object to processing of your Personal Data, and the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.

— Excerpt from Steam's Steam Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Steam Privacy Policy
Entity
Steam
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006587
Document ID
CA-D-00182
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
769fb14c3e065cae8a4ba8c41e922ec685b1de5323884cd0d8281a18c4b2e722
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 11:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Steam
Document: Steam Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006587
Captured: 2026-05-08 11:44:27 UTC
SHA-256: 769fb14c3e065cae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/steam/steam-privacy-policy/user-rights-gdpr-and-ccpa/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Steam's User Rights (GDPR and CCPA) clause do?

The clause operationalizes Steam's compliance obligation under GDPR and CCPA by explicitly identifying the specific data subject rights the entity recognizes. This establishes the legal framework governing Steam's handling of personal data and the mechanisms through which users may exercise regulatory rights.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision grants users enforceable rights to request access to their personal data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, limit how their data is processed, obtain their data in portable format, object to certain processing activities, and decline purely automated decision-making. Users may exercise these rights according to the procedures and timelines specified by applicable data protection law.

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