Privacy Policy
Welcome to Steamee. This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service and governs how we collect, use, and manage your personal information. By using our website, http://www.steamee.in/ (the “Website”), you consent to our practices as described here.
We collect your personal information to verify your account, process transactions, and analyze user behavior to improve our services. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
We may update this policy at any time. Your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the revised policy. We may also notify you of changes via email, so please keep your account information up-to-date.
Your Consent & Rights
- Consent to Information Collection: By using the Website, you agree to our collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy. If you provide us with information about other people, you must have their authority to do so.
- Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw your consent for the use of your personal or sensitive data at any time by emailing us. Please be aware that this may result in the immediate termination of your right to use our services. We may, however, still use non-personally identifiable information for data analysis.
- Marketing & Photos: If you provide photographs for marketing purposes, you give Steamee the irrevocable right to use them.
- Data Controller: All personal information you provide is stored and controlled by Steamee. We restrict access to this information to only those employees, contractors, and agents who need it to perform their duties.
- Advertisements: We use third-party vendors, like Google, for display advertising and remarketing. These vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site. You can opt-out of this by using Google’s Ad Preference Manager.
Use of Cookies
A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer to identify your browser. We use cookies to personalize your experience, for authentication, data analysis, and security. Advertisers on our site may also use cookies, but these are controlled by the advertisers, not by us.
You are free to decline our cookies through your browser settings, but this might limit your access to certain features on the Website.
Communication
- Email Communication: By registering, you agree to receive email communications from us, our authorized entities, and other users.
- Phone Calls & Text Messages: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive marketing calls and text messages from Steamee. These may be automated, and you acknowledge that such calls may be recorded for legal purposes. You understand that this consent is not required to purchase goods or services.
Eligibility and Account Use
Our services are for users who are at least 18 years of age. If you are a minor, you must get parental or guardian consent before using the site or providing any personal information. We reserve the right to terminate your account if we discover you do not meet this eligibility requirement or if any information you provide is inaccurate.
You can access and, in some cases, update your account information by logging into your “My Account” tab.
Information Sharing & Security
Sharing with Third Parties
We do not share your information with third parties unless required by law. However, please note:
- Payment Details: When you make or receive payments, your name and contact information may be shared with the other party to complete the transaction.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with financial institutions and other companies that perform functions on our behalf, such as processing payments.
Data Security
We implement security measures like encryption and firewalls to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. You are responsible for keeping your login information confidential and must notify us immediately of any security breaches.
The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these external sites, so please read their terms carefully.
Data Sharing
We have a policy of not sharing personally identifiable information except with authorized entities like advertisers. However, we may use your name, photo, and location for contest announcements. We also conduct market research and analysis using cumulative, non-personal data to improve our services.
Important Legal Information
- Indemnity: You agree to protect and indemnify Steamee and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities that arise from your use of the site or your violation of this policy.
- Limitation of Liability: Steamee is not liable for any damages that result from your use of the site or any third-party content. Our total liability for any claims is limited to the fees you have paid to us.
- Disclaimers: Our services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not make any warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the site’s content. Any advice given by Steamee is not legal or financial advice.
- Retention Policy: We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law.
Contact & Grievance Officer
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or if you need to opt-out of communications, you can contact our Grievance Officer:
18/18, Bishop Lane,
Perumalpet,
Purasaiwakkam, Chennai- 600 008.
For general questions, you can also send a message via our website, http://steamee.in/.