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EU-Compliant Analytics with Direct SQL Access

Yaat offers privacy-first analytics for EU companies that cannot send data to US servers, with direct SQL access instead of pre-built dashboards. The signal is early (6 upvotes, 3 comments on HN) but the timing is favorable due to GDPR enforcement and the invalidation of EU-US data transfer mechanisms. Pain is real but validation is limited.

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Problem Statement

EU companies face a dilemma: US analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude) risk GDPR violations, while privacy-focused alternatives (Plausible, Fathom) offer only pre-built dashboards that cannot answer custom business questions. Data teams need raw access to query their own data, not constrained by vendor-defined reports.

The Idea

An analytics tool for EU companies who need direct SQL access to their event data while maintaining GDPR compliance and data sovereignty.

Why Now

GDPR enforcement has intensified, with several EU data protection authorities banning Google Analytics. The Schrems II ruling invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield, creating legal risk for companies using US-based analytics tools. EU companies increasingly need data residency options, and the market is responding with privacy-focused alternatives.

Target User

Data teams, product analysts, and CTOs at EU-based SaaS companies with 20-500 employees

Target Market

EU SaaS companies, fintechs, and regulated industries requiring data sovereignty

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