PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: February 18, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your Steam ID, display name, and profile information provided through Steam authentication.
Portfolio Data
We collect and store information about your virtual item inventories, including item names, values, and transaction history that you import or manually enter.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, timestamps, and device information (browser type, OS, screen resolution).
Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your session, remember preferences, and improve the Service experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
To provide portfolio tracking, analytics, alerts, and market intelligence features.
Personalization
To customize your experience, including personalized alerts and recommendations.
Communication
To send you alerts, reports, and important notices about the Service. Marketing communications are opt-in only.
Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service, fix bugs, and develop new features.
Security
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with: (a) service providers who assist in operating the Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing); (b) law enforcement when required by law; (c) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. All third-party providers are bound by data processing agreements.
4. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with third-party platforms (Steam, etc.). When you connect these accounts, we access only the data necessary to provide our features (e.g., inventory data). We do not access your login credentials for these platforms. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy that governs their data practices.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Portfolio history and analytics data are retained to maintain your historical records. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Access
You may request a copy of your personal data at any time.
Correction
You may update or correct your information through your account settings.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and personal data.
Export
You may export your portfolio data in standard formats.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
9. International Users
If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. For EU/EEA users, we process data under legitimate interest and consent bases as defined by GDPR.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the Service or email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at legal@vaultpickle.com.