๐Ÿ”’ Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2025

๐ŸŽฏ The short version: We collect only what's necessary, we don't sell your data, and we don't use trackers or analytics that spy on you.

1 Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Username and email address (required for account)
  • Password (securely hashed, we can never see it)

Collection Data

  • Games you add to your collection
  • Photos you upload of your games
  • Notes, purchase prices, and other details you enter
  • Receipts you upload (stored securely)

Game Submissions

  • Games you submit to our database
  • Cover images you upload for games

2 What We DON'T Collect

  • No third-party analytics โ€” No Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, nothing watching you.
  • No tracking pixels โ€” We don't embed trackers from ad networks.
  • No advertising โ€” We don't serve ads, so we don't need ad tracking.
  • No selling data โ€” Your collection info is yours. Period.

3 How We Use Your Information

  • To provide the Playadex service (showing your collection, calculating values, etc.)
  • To send important account emails (password resets, verification, security alerts)
  • To moderate user-submitted content
  • To improve the service based on how features are used (aggregate, anonymous data only)

4 Data Sharing

We don't sell your data. We only share information when:

  • You choose to โ€” If you enable a public profile, that info is visible.
  • Game photos โ€” Photos you upload of games may be used as official cover images in our database, visible to all users. See our Terms of Service for details.
  • Required by law โ€” If legally compelled (subpoena, court order, etc.).
  • Service providers โ€” We use essential services like email delivery (Postmark) and hosting. They process data only as needed to provide their service.

5 Cookies

We use only essential cookies:

  • Session cookie โ€” Keeps you logged in. Essential for the site to work.
  • CSRF token โ€” Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.

That's it. No tracking cookies, no advertising cookies, no cookie consent banner needed because we're not doing anything sketchy.

6 Data Security

  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt.
  • All data transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted in transit).
  • Regular security updates and best practices.
  • Limited access โ€” only essential personnel can access user data.

7 Your Rights

  • Access โ€” You can see all your data in your collection.
  • Correction โ€” You can edit your profile and collection anytime.
  • Deletion โ€” You can delete your account and all associated data from profile settings.
  • Export โ€” Contact us if you need a full data export.

8 Children's Privacy

Playadex is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9 Changes to This Policy

If we make significant changes, we'll notify you by email or a prominent notice on the site. Minor clarifications may happen without notice.

10 Contact

Questions about privacy? We're happy to help. Reach out anytime.

TL;DR: Your data is yours. We don't track you, sell you, or spy on you. Collect in peace. ๐ŸŽฎ