Privacy Policy & Legal Hub
Comprehensive data protection documentation, transparent Steam OpenID authentication overview, cookie policies, automated filtering disclosures, and independent trademark statements for the vERKE Gaming Community.
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1. General Provisions & Scope of Service
The vERKE Gaming Hub & Server Tracker (verke.eu) is an independent community and enthusiast portal designed for real-time game server monitoring, Call of Duty news, and social community features.
2. Processed Data & Steam OpenID 2.0 Authentication
The website utilizes the official Valve Corporation Steam OpenID 2.0 authentication protocol. When logging in via Steam, only publicly available profile metadata is recorded:
Security Guarantee: The website never accesses, requests, or stores passwords, private emails, or credit card details. Authentication occurs entirely on Steam secure servers.
3. Cookies & Local Storage Policy
The website strictly employs essential functional cookies and local session identifiers necessary for site security and operation:
| Cookie Name | Classification | Duration | Purpose & Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | 30 Days (or logout) | Steam login state & CSRF protection |
| cookie_consent | Preference | 1 Year | Stores cookie notice acceptance state |
| verke_lang / lang | Preference | 1 Year | Remembers chosen language (HU / EN) |
4. Automated Filtering, Moderation & AI Disclosure (EU AI Act)
To protect the gaming community and underage visitors, an automated real-time profanity and harm filter analyzes submitted comments:
If a comment contains profane, toxic, or offensive terminology, a confirmation modal is prompted. Upon user submission, words are masked (e.g. f***), published in censored format, and logged in the internal administration security register for moderation.
In alignment with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), we declare that modern automation tools, generative AI systems, and machine-assisted coding frameworks may be utilized during platform development, code optimization, and visual asset generation. The platform does NOT deploy high-risk AI, biometric identification, or automated credit/behavioral profiling systems.
5. Third-Party Sub-Processors & External APIs
The website interfaces with the following trusted third-party providers:
- Valve Corporation (USA): Steam OpenID 2.0 authentication.
- Twitch Interactive, Inc. (Amazon, USA): Live stream status & chat API query.
- Google LLC (USA): YouTube embeds & optional GA4 analytics.
- Web Push VAPID Protocol: Direct browser push notifications (Mozilla, Google FCM, Apple Push).
6. User Rights & Data Deletion (GDPR Articles 15-22)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you maintain full sovereign rights over your data:
- Right to Erasure: Delete your own news comments instantly via the trash icon.
- 1-Click Unsubscribe: Toggle off browser Web Push notifications anytime via the bell icon.
- Session Termination: Logging out immediately destroys your active session and cookies.
7. Contact & Administration
For privacy inquiries, moderation requests, or general feedback, contact us directly on our official Discord: discord.com/invite/wg8aQRQFUq
8. Trademarks, Copyrights & Independent Disclaimer
The vERKE Gaming Hub & Server Tracker (verke.eu) is an independent community and fan platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the following game publishing entities:
Proprietary Recognition: All game titles, cover images, logos, characters, and trademarks showcased on this website remain the exclusive intellectual property of their respective owners.
Nominative Fair Use: Referenced trademarks are used strictly for community game server identification, real-time telemetry statistics, and enthusiast informational purposes.