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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Favorite Pokemon Picker

At Favorite Pokemon Picker (available at favoritepokemonpicker.online), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect your data when you visit and interact with our website. Our aim is to help you find your favorite Pokemon of each generation, each type, and of all time, living by the motto that “every Pokemon is someone’s favorite,” all while ensuring your privacy is respected.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in collecting only the information necessary to provide and improve our service. For the Favorite Pokemon Picker functionality, we collect very limited personal data.

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide:

  • Currently, the Favorite Pokemon Picker website does not feature forms or direct input fields that ask for your personal identifying information such as your name, email address, or contact details. Should we introduce such features in the future (e.g., for feedback or support), we will update this policy accordingly.

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

When you visit our website, certain non-personally identifiable information is automatically collected, primarily to help us understand how the site is used and to improve your experience.

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, the choices you make during the Pokemon picking process (e.g., which Pokemon you select as a favorite), and other statistical data. This data is aggregated and anonymized and does not identify you personally.
  • Technical Data: This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address (which is typically anonymized or truncated), browser type and version, operating system, referral source, and device information. This helps us ensure compatibility and optimize performance across various devices and browsers.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To Operate and Maintain Our Website: To ensure the Favorite Pokemon Picker functions correctly and is accessible to you.
  • To Improve and Personalize Your Experience: By understanding popular choices or interaction patterns, we can refine the picker interface and introduce new features.
  • For Analytics and Performance Monitoring: To analyze website traffic, understand user engagement, and identify areas for improvement. This helps us make the site faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable.
  • To Detect and Prevent Technical Issues: To monitor for errors and ensure the security and stability of our platform.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like many websites, Favorite Pokemon Picker uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect anonymous usage data.

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.
  • How We Use Cookies: We use cookies primarily for analytics (e.g., to understand how users navigate the site, which pages are most popular) and potentially for remembering your preferences during a session (e.g., tracking your current progress in the picker). These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
  • Managing Cookies: You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Hosting

Our website utilizes services for hosting and potentially for analytics:

  • Hosting: Favorite Pokemon Picker is hosted on Vercel. Vercel provides the infrastructure that allows our website to be accessible. While Vercel may collect certain data related to website traffic and performance for its services, their data handling is governed by their own privacy policy.
  • Code Repository: The code for Favorite Pokemon Picker is maintained on GitHub. GitHub is a code hosting platform and is not directly involved in the collection of user data from the live website.
  • Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to other sites (e.g., official Pokemon resources). Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

5. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected, anonymized usage data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once no longer needed, this data is securely deleted or further anonymized.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

While Favorite Pokemon Picker collects very little, if any, direct personal information, you still have rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Children’s Privacy

Favorite Pokemon Picker is a family-friendly website and designed to be enjoyed by users of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we will be able to take necessary actions to remove that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your dealings with the Favorite Pokemon Picker website, please contact us: