Last updated: 9 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information is handled when you visit bazzite.app (the "site"), why it is handled, and the choices you have. The site is an informational resource about the Bazzite operating system. It is deliberately built to collect as little personal information as possible: there are no user accounts, no comment sections, no contact forms, no advertising networks and no tracking scripts.
Scope of this policy
This policy covers the pages, images and files served from bazzite.app, including the homepage, the Guide section, the contact page and the legal pages. It does not cover websites we link to, such as the official Bazzite website, its documentation, GitHub, community forums or download servers. Those services are operated by other parties under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them before sharing information there.
Information we collect
Information you send us directly
The only way to send us personal information is by email. If you write to us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and whatever you choose to write. We use this solely to read and respond to your message, for example to answer a question, consider a correction to a guide or reply to a partnership enquiry. Please do not send passwords, licence keys, financial details or other sensitive information by email.
Technical information processed by our hosting
Like every website, the servers that deliver this site receive certain technical information automatically when your browser requests a page. This typically includes your IP address, the date and time of the request, the page or file requested, the referring page, your browser and operating system type, and whether the request succeeded. This information is processed by our hosting provider to deliver pages, protect the service against abuse and diagnose errors. Such server logs are kept only for a limited period and are not used to build profiles of individual visitors.
Information we do not collect
- We do not run analytics or advertising trackers on the site.
- We do not use social media pixels or embedded third-party widgets that track you.
- We do not ask you to create an account or log in.
- We do not knowingly collect precise location, biometric or payment information.
Cookies and local storage
The site does not set cookies for tracking or advertising. The interactive features on the homepage, such as the image finder, the screen switcher and the deployment simulator, run entirely in your browser and do not send your selections to us. Fonts and images are served from our own domain rather than from third-party font or image services, so loading a page does not disclose your visit to those services. If a hosting or security provider sets a strictly necessary cookie to protect the site from automated abuse, that cookie is used only for that purpose.
How we use information
We use the limited information described above to:
- deliver the site and its files to your browser;
- keep the site secure, detect abuse and fix technical problems;
- reply to emails you send us and keep a record of that correspondence where appropriate;
- improve the accuracy of our guides when readers point out errors or outdated information.
We do not sell personal information, rent it, or share it with data brokers. We do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Legal bases for processing
Where data-protection laws such as the GDPR or UK GDPR apply, we rely on the following legal bases: our legitimate interests in operating a secure, functional website (for server logs); your request or our legitimate interest in responding (for emails you send us); and compliance with legal obligations where we are required to retain or disclose information.
When information is shared
We share information only in these limited situations:
- Service providers. Our hosting and email providers process data on our behalf to run the site and our mailbox. They are permitted to use it only to provide those services.
- Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order or a valid request from a public authority.
- Protection of rights. We may disclose information where necessary to investigate abuse of the site, protect our rights or the safety of others.
External links
The site contains links to external resources, including the official Bazzite website, documentation, GitHub repositories, community forums and download servers. When you follow such a link you leave our site, and the receiving site may collect information about you under its own policy. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the privacy practices of external sites.
How long we keep information
Server logs are retained only as long as needed for security and troubleshooting, after which they are deleted or anonymised by our hosting provider. Email correspondence is kept for as long as necessary to deal with your message and any follow-up, and is deleted when it is no longer needed, unless we must retain it for legal reasons.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS so that pages travel between our servers and your browser in encrypted form. Because the site is static and does not process forms or accounts, the amount of personal data at risk is small. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to request access to it, have it corrected, have it deleted, restrict or object to its processing, and receive a copy in a portable format. Residents of certain US states may have rights to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion. To exercise any of these rights in relation to information we hold, such as your emails, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your request before acting on it. You also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority.
Children
The site is intended for a general audience interested in PC gaming and Linux. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information by email, contact us and we will delete it.
International visitors
Our hosting and email providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards offered by those providers for international transfers.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the site or the law changes. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it was last revised. Significant changes will be reflected on this page; continued use of the site after an update means the revised policy applies.
Contact
Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy can be sent to contact@bazzite.app. Further ways to reach us are listed on the contact page.