Privacy Policy
Learn how W33Keys protects your privacy and handles your data
Table of Contents
1. Overview
Welcome to W33Keys, operated by W33Play Studios - W33DEV. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our game key price comparison service.
Key Points:
- We only collect necessary data to provide our service
- We never sell your personal information
- You have full control over your data
- We comply with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Search Queries: Game titles and keywords you search for
- Contact Information: Email address if you contact us for support
- Feedback: Comments or suggestions you provide
- Download Requests: File names and download timestamps when you download our desktop app
- Partner Interactions: Clicks on Monica AI, Meshy AI, Kinguin, and ZAP-Hosting partner links (anonymized)
- Favorites & Preferences: Games and assets you mark as favorites, content filters, and personalized settings stored locally in your browser
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Download Statistics: Download counts, file access times, and download completion status
- Affiliate Analytics: Anonymous tracking of partner link engagement
- Feature Usage: Monica AI, Meshy AI, ZAP-Hosting, and In-Game Items page interactions
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Cookies section)
- Performance Data: Site loading times and errors for optimization
- App Usage: Desktop app download statistics and version information
- Local Storage: Favorites list, user preferences, and browsing history stored locally in your browser's LocalStorage (not transmitted to our servers)
2.3 Partner-Related Data
DMarket CS2 Marketplace Integration:
- Click Tracking: When you click on CS2 skin marketplace links (DMarket affiliate ID: fQAoHbNOYP)
- Price Preferences: Currency settings and price range filters for skin searches
- Item Interactions: CS2 skins you view, search for, or show interest in
- Marketplace Analytics: Aggregated data about popular items and price trends
- API Usage: Requests to DMarket integration endpoints for marketplace data
ZAP-Hosting Partnership:
- Click Tracking: When you click on ZAP-Hosting service links (affiliate links: w33zap, w33mc, w33vps, w33root)
- Service Preferences: Server types and hosting solutions you view or show interest in
- Coupon Usage: Anonymous tracking when you copy our exclusive discount code (RocketRaptor-a-3200)
- Hosting Analytics: Aggregated data about popular hosting services and server configurations
- Navigation Tracking: Anonymous usage of ZAP-Hosting sections for service improvement
Other Partner Integrations:
- Monica AI & Meshy AI: Click-through tracking for affiliate attribution (anonymized)
- Kinguin: Feature usage analytics for service improvement
- Partner Services: Discount code usage statistics (no personal identification)
- Conversion Metrics: Partner performance analytics for partnership optimization
Note: We do not collect payment information, purchase history, or personal gaming accounts through any partner integration.
2.4 Data We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification documents
- Financial information or payment details
- Social security numbers or government IDs
- Sensitive personal information (health, religion, etc.)
3. Player Account System
3.1 Authentication Services
W33Keys offers optional player authentication through third-party services to enhance your gaming experience and provide personalized features.
Discord OAuth2 Integration:
- Profile Data: Discord username, user ID, avatar, and discriminator
- Account Information: Email address (if public), verification status
- Server Membership: Guilds/servers you're a member of (used for community features)
- Authentication Tokens: Temporary access tokens for secure login sessions
- Connection Status: Online status and activity (used for community integration)
Steam OpenID Integration:
- Steam Profile: Steam ID, username, profile picture, and public profile data
- Game Library: Owned games (used for personalized content and recommendations)
- Gaming Statistics: Playtime, achievements, and game preferences
- Friend Network: Public friend connections (used for social features)
- Account Status: Account level, badges, and Steam community standing
3.2 Player Data Usage
- Personalization: Customized content recommendations based on your gaming preferences
- Community Features: Enhanced Discord bot integration and server interactions
- Gaming Analytics: Anonymous aggregated statistics for service improvement
- Security: Authentication verification and account protection
- Social Integration: Friend connections and community participation
- Content Filtering: Game-specific content based on your library and interests
3.3 Data Retention and Control
- Voluntary Participation: Player authentication is completely optional
- Data Control: You can disconnect your accounts at any time
- Retention Period: Player data is retained for 90 days after account disconnection
- Data Export: You can request a complete export of your player data
- Automatic Cleanup: Inactive accounts are automatically purged after 1 year
4. How We Use Your Data
4.1 Primary Purposes
- Service Provision: Display game prices and comparison data
- Search Functionality: Provide relevant search results
- Download Services: Provide secure downloads of our desktop application
- Download Analytics: Track download statistics to improve our service and monitor popular files
- Partner Services: Facilitate access to Monica AI, Meshy AI, Kinguin, and ZAP-Hosting services
- Affiliate Analytics: Track partnership performance for optimization
- Feature Development: Analyze usage patterns for new feature development
- Site Optimization: Improve performance and user experience
- Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and feedback
- Security Monitoring: Prevent abuse and ensure download integrity
- Hosting Services Integration: Provide access to ZAP-Hosting game servers and VPS solutions through our affiliate partnership
- Personalization: Store your favorites and preferences locally to enhance your browsing experience (data remains on your device)
4.2 Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Legitimate Interest: Operating our comparison service
- Consent: Optional cookies and analytics (where required)
- Contract Performance: Providing the service you requested
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5.1 Limited Sharing Scenarios
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and technical support partners
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
- Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- Security: To protect our rights, users, or public safety
- Partner Analytics: Anonymized data shared with Monica AI, Meshy AI, Kinguin, and ZAP-Hosting for service improvement
4.2 Partner Integration
Monica AI, Meshy AI, Kinguin & ZAP-Hosting: When you interact with partner services:
- Click-through data is shared for affiliate attribution (anonymized)
- Usage metrics help improve partner integrations
- No personal identification data is shared
- Partners have their own privacy policies once you visit their sites
- ZAP-Hosting: Hosting service preferences and server type interests (anonymized)
4.3 External Retailer Integration
When you click on retailer links, you will be redirected to external websites. These sites have their own privacy policies and data practices, which we do not control.
7. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
- Encryption: HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Access Control: Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
Data Breach Policy: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law.
8. Your Rights
7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
7.2 Other Regional Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws (CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.). Contact us for more information.
9. Data Retention
8.1 Retention Periods
- Search Data: 30 days for service improvement
- Download Statistics: 2 years for service analytics and improvement
- Download Logs: 90 days for security and abuse prevention
- Analytics Data: 26 months in aggregated form
- Contact Records: 3 years for support purposes
- Server Logs: 90 days for security monitoring
- Performance Data: 6 months for optimization
- Legal Data: 7 years as required by applicable laws
Automatic Deletion: Data is automatically deleted when retention periods expire, unless legally required to keep it longer.
10. Third-Party Services
9.1 Service Providers We Use
- Hosting: Zap Hosting (Germany)
- Analytics: Self-hosted analytics solution
- CDN: Cloudflare (Privacy-focused configuration)
- Monitoring: Internal monitoring systems
9.2 Affiliate Program Partnerships & Data Processing
DMarket CS2 Marketplace Partnership:
- Affiliate ID: fQAoHbNOYP - Used for commission tracking when you purchase CS2 skins
- Data Shared: Click timestamps, item interest (anonymized), currency preferences
- Revenue Sharing: We earn commissions from DMarket when you make purchases through our links
- Your Privacy: Your personal information is not shared with DMarket
- Price Accuracy: We display real-time DMarket pricing data through secure API integration
Other Affiliate Partner Relationships:
- Kinguin Partnership: We participate in Kinguin's affiliate program and may receive commissions for qualifying purchases
- Monica AI Partnership: We participate in Monica AI's affiliate program for AI tools and services
- Meshy AI Partnership: We participate in Meshy AI's affiliate program for 3D creation tools and services
- ZAP-Hosting Partnership: We participate in ZAP-Hosting's affiliate program for game servers, VPS, and hosting services (affiliate links: w33zap, w33mc, w33vps, w33root)
- Gaming Retailers: We may have affiliate relationships with various game key vendors
- Data Sharing: Anonymous click and conversion data may be shared with partners for commission tracking
- No Personal Data: We do not share personal identification information with affiliate partners
9.3 Third-Party Trademark Notice
Intellectual Property Disclosure:
- Gaming Platforms: PlayStation®, Xbox®, Nintendo Switch®, Steam®, Epic Games® and their logos are trademarks of their respective owners
- Game Content: All game names, images, and trademarks displayed are property of their respective publishers and developers
- Partner Brands: Kinguin®, Monica AI®, Meshy AI®, ZAP-Hosting®, and other partner brands are trademarks of their respective companies
- Fair Use: We use these trademarks solely for identification and comparison purposes
- Data Rights: We do not claim ownership of any third-party content or trademarks
9.4 Desktop App Downloads
Download Service: Our desktop application downloads are served directly from our servers with automatic download tracking for service improvement and security monitoring.
- Download counts are tracked anonymously
- No personal identification is required for downloads
- Download statistics help us improve our service
- All downloads are secured with integrity checks
9.5 Retailer Partners
Our service displays prices from various game retailers. When you visit these sites, their privacy policies apply. Popular retailers include:
- G2A, Kinguin, Instant Gaming, Eneba
- And more will coming soon!
11. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service improvements.
10.1 Notification Process
- Minor Changes: Updated policy posted on website
- Significant Changes: Email notification (if we have your email)
- Material Changes: Prominent notice on website for 30 days
Your Continued Use: By continuing to use our service after changes take effect, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Information
Data Protection Contact
Company: W33Play Studios - W33DEV
Address: 16, rue du village, Steinheim, Luxembourg
Email: contact@w33dev.net
Phone: +352 621 752 763
Data Protection Officer: Alex Linden - dpo@w33dev.net
11.1 Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days. For GDPR requests, we will respond within the legally required 30 days.
11.2 Supervisory Authority
If you're not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting W33Keys with your privacy
We're committed to transparency and protecting your rights. If you have any questions about this policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.