Privacy & Data
How we protect your information while delivering personalized game price comparisons
Our Privacy Commitment
At Yawkeys, your privacy is paramount. We believe in complete transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Our platform is built on a foundation of trust, with industry-leading security measures and strict data minimization principles.
We adhere to the most stringent global privacy standards and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Our mission is to deliver accurate game price comparisons while respecting your fundamental right to privacy.
Data We Collect
We practice strict data minimization, collecting only what's absolutely necessary to provide you with accurate price comparisons:
- •Account information: Email, username, and password (securely hashed)
- •Preferences: Game genres, platforms, and watchlist items
- •Usage data: Search history and interaction patterns (with consent)
- •Device information: Browser type and operating system (for optimization)
Security Measures
Your data deserves the highest level of protection. That's why we implement:
- •End-to-end encryption for all sensitive user information
- •Regular security audits by independent cybersecurity experts
- •Two-factor authentication options for all user accounts
- •Strict access controls limiting employee data access
How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide exclusively to enhance your Yawkeys experience:
- •Personalized price alerts for games on your watchlist
- •Curated recommendations based on your gaming preferences
- •Service improvements guided by anonymized usage patterns
- •Essential communications about your account and major updates
Our promise: We will never sell your personal data to third parties or use it for purposes beyond what's specified here.
Your Data Rights
At Yawkeys, you remain in control of your personal information. You have the right to:
- •Access all data we hold about you through your account dashboard
- •Correct any inaccurate personal information at any time
- •Export your complete data profile in machine-readable format
- •Delete your account and associated data permanently
- •Opt out of personalization features while still using our service
Cookies & Tracking
Yawkeys uses a minimal set of cookies to provide core functionality and enhance your browsing experience:
Essential Cookies
Necessary for website functionality: security, authentication, and preferences.
Analytical Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use anonymized analytics to understand visitor interactions and improve the experience.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
Enable enhanced features like saving search preferences and watchlists.
Cookie Control
Update your cookie preferences anytime in your account settings.
Third-party Relationships
Yawkeys partners with various game retailers and platforms to provide you with accurate pricing information. Here's how we handle data with our partners:
- •Retailer Integration: We access publicly available price information via official APIs and permitted data feeds. No personal data is shared with retailers.
- •Service Providers: We work with hosting, security, and analytics providers—all contractually bound to our privacy standards.
- •Data Transfers: Whenever data is shared to deliver our service, strict processing agreements prevent unauthorized use.
Privacy Policy Updates
As Yawkeys evolves, our privacy practices may be updated to better protect your information or comply with new regulations. When we make significant changes, we will:
- •Notify all registered users via email at least 30 days before changes take effect
- •Display prominent notices on our website
- •Maintain an archive of previous policy versions accessible from this page
- •Provide a clear summary of what has changed
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
Have Questions About Your Data?
Our dedicated privacy team is ready to assist with any questions or concerns you may have about our data practices.
"We believe that protecting your data is not just a legal obligation, but a fundamental responsibility we have to our users."