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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2026

This privacy policy explains what we collect on rogueranker.com, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data. Rogue Ranker is operated from the United States, and any data we store is stored in the United States.

If you have questions about anything below, email us at team@rogueranker.com.

Who we are

Rogue Ranker (rogueranker.com) is a gaming content site covering roguelikes, roguelites, and bullet heaven games. We publish reviews, rankings, tier lists, and guides.

Rogue Ranker is co-founded by Steven Wright and Aiden, and is affiliated with Megabonk, an indie game in active development by the same team. We disclose this affiliation here, in our editorial policy, and on individual pages where Megabonk is covered.

What we collect and why

Information you give us directly

When you submit a comment, we store the name, email address, website URL (if provided), and comment text you enter into the form. We also store the IP address and browser user agent string of the submitting browser to help us detect spam.

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide and any tags you select (for example, the games or genres you want updates about). Newsletter sign-ups are processed by ConvertKit. See “Service providers” below.

When you contact us by email or through a contact form, we receive whatever information you choose to send us, including your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit rogueranker.com, our hosting provider and analytics tools record standard server log information, including your IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is used to operate the site, measure traffic, and detect abuse.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects information about your visit, including IP address (truncated where supported), device, browser, and pages viewed. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on the site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies so you do not have to fill in those fields again on future comments. These cookies last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

If you log in to the site, we set additional cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last two days, screen options cookies last a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies are removed.

Third party services we use, including Google Analytics, ConvertKit, and embedded video or social platforms, may set their own cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Steam Web API and Steam data

Rogue Ranker uses the Steam Web API, operated by Valve Corporation, to retrieve and display data about games available on Steam. This may include public game information such as screenshots, descriptions, store data, and review summaries, and (where you specifically request it) data about your Steam account, such as games you own or playtime.

End user requested retrieval. We only retrieve Steam data about a Steam end user when that end user requests it. If a feature on rogueranker.com requires us to retrieve data about your Steam account, we will tell you, before retrieval, what Steam data we will store and why.

Where we store Steam data. Any Steam data we store is stored in the United States.

Authentication and passwords. If a feature requires you to authenticate with Steam, authentication takes place through Steam’s own systems. We do not intercept or store your Steam password.

“As is” provision of Steam data. Steam data is provided to you on rogueranker.com on an “as is,” “with all faults,” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we, Valve Corporation, Steam game publishers and developers, and their suppliers make no representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, title, non-infringement, or uninterrupted or error-free access. The entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with you. In no event will Valve, its suppliers, or Rogue Ranker be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of Steam data on this site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. If you do not agree to the foregoing, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the Steam data features on rogueranker.com.

No endorsement or affiliation. Rogue Ranker is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Valve Corporation or Steam, and Steam data presented on rogueranker.com is not available from any third party. Steam, the Steam logo, the Valve logo, and related marks are trademarks of Valve Corporation.

API key, acceptable use, and limits. We keep our Steam Web API key confidential and do not share it with third parties. We do not use the Steam Web API or Steam data for unsolicited marketing communications, in any way that violates the Steam Subscriber Agreement, in any way that degrades the operation or performance of Steam or any games distributed via Steam, or in any way that gives a user an unfair competitive advantage in any multiplayer Steam game. Our use of the Steam Web API is subject to Valve’s daily call limits.

Service providers

We rely on a small number of third party services to operate the site. Each receives only the data necessary to perform its function.

Embedded content from other sites

Articles on rogueranker.com may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Steam widgets, tweets, and similar embeds. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Affiliate links and sponsorships

Some links on rogueranker.com are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or rankings.

Rogue Ranker covers Megabonk, an indie game developed by members of the Rogue Ranker team. We disclose this relationship on every page where Megabonk is covered. Coverage of Megabonk is not paid placement, but you should treat it as content from a related party.

If we publish sponsored content, we label it as sponsored at the top of the page.

How long we keep your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow up comments automatically.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we keep your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email we send.

For users who register an account, we store the personal information provided in the user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except they cannot change their username. Site administrators can also see and edit that information.

Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for 14 to 26 months, depending on the service.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the service providers listed above, and only as needed to operate the site. If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

We may disclose information if required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Rogue Ranker, our users, or others.

Where your data is sent

Rogue Ranker is operated from the United States, and data we store is stored in the United States. Some of our service providers may process data in other countries. By using the site you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and to our service providers’ processing locations.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your rights

If you have an account on rogueranker.com or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR (European Economic Area and United Kingdom) or the CCPA / CPRA (California), including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, email team@rogueranker.com.

Children

Rogue Ranker is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced on the site or by email to newsletter subscribers.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data: team@rogueranker.com.