Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pokéguesser ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit pokeguesser.net.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies and analytics.
• Game Data: When playing online multiplayer, we store player names and game scores temporarily in our database.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and for analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our gaming services
• Enable online multiplayer functionality
• Improve and optimize our website
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For hosting, database, and authentication services. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
• PokéAPI: For Pokémon data. We do not send personal information to this service.

5. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your game data is stored securely using Firebase Realtime Database. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of cookies (though this may affect functionality)
• Opt out of personalized advertising

9. Cookies Policy

We use cookies for:

• Essential website functionality
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Advertising (Google AdSense)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: [Your Email Address]

12. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.