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Privacy Policy for Pokédex Checklist
Last Updated: January 2025 Welcome to Pokédex Checklist (the "Website"), accessible at https://www.pokedexchecklist.com/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. 1. Information We Collect 1.1. Non-Personal Data: We collect non-personal data through web cookies for web analytics purposes. This may include information about your browser type, device, and interactions with the Website. 1.2. Free Users: For users who do not create an account, we do not collect personal information. Your checklist progress is stored locally on your device using browser LocalStorage and is not transmitted to our servers. 1.3. Account Information (Premium Users): When you create an account by signing in with Google OAuth, we collect the following information from your Google account: - Name - Email address - Profile image (if available) - Google user ID (sub) 1.4. Checklist Progress (Premium Users): If you have a premium subscription, we store your checklist progress in our cloud database (Supabase) to enable synchronization across your devices. This includes which Pokémon species you have marked as collected. 1.5. Language Preferences (Premium Users): If you have a premium subscription, we store your preferred language setting for displaying Pokémon names. Supported languages include English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified). 1.6. Payment Information: If you purchase a premium subscription, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details. Stripe collects and processes payment information according to their Privacy Policy. 2. How We Use Your Information 2.1. Account Management: We use your account information (name, email, profile image) to create and manage your user account, authenticate you when you sign in, and provide customer support. 2.2. Cloud Synchronization: We use your checklist progress data to synchronize your collection across all your devices when you are signed in with a premium account. 2.3. Language Preferences: We use your language preference to display Pokémon names in your preferred language across all your devices. 2.4. Analytics: We use non-personal analytics data to understand how users interact with the Website and to improve our services. 2.5. Customer Support: We may use your email address to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support. 2.6. We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. 3. Data Storage and Security 3.1. Local Storage (Free Users): Free users' checklist progress is stored locally on their device using browser LocalStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it. 3.2. Cloud Storage (Premium Users): Premium users' data, including checklist progress and language preferences, is stored securely in our cloud database (Supabase). This enables synchronization across devices and backup of your data. 3.3. Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. 3.4. Data Retention: We retain your account information and cloud-stored data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information in accordance with our data retention policies, except where we are required to retain it by law. 4. Sharing Your Information 4.1. Third-Party Services: We use the following third-party services that may have access to your information: - Google OAuth: For authentication. When you sign in with Google, Google processes your authentication according to their Privacy Policy. - Supabase: For cloud data storage and database services. Your data stored in Supabase is subject to Supabase's Privacy Policy. - Stripe: For payment processing. Payment information is handled by Stripe according to their Privacy Policy. - Google Analytics: For website analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand website usage, which may collect non-personal data. 4.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. 4.3. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. 5. Cookies and Browser Storage 5.1. Cookies: We use cookies to collect non-personal data for web analytics and to maintain your session when you are signed in. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. 5.2. Browser Storage: We use browser LocalStorage to save your checklist progress locally on your device (for free users) and to cache your preferences. You can clear browser storage through your browser settings. Disabling cookies or clearing browser storage may affect the Website's functionality. 6. Your Rights and Choices 6.1. Access and Update: You can access and update your account information, including your language preference, through your account settings page. 6.2. Data Export: You can export your checklist progress as a CSV file at any time through the Website's export feature. 6.3. Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@pokedexchecklist.com. Upon account deletion, we will delete your personal information and cloud-stored data, except where we are required to retain it by law. 6.4. Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings. 7. Children's Privacy 7.1. Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at support@pokedexchecklist.com. 8. International Data Transfers 8.1. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy 9.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 9.2. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by: - Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date - Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account (if you have an account) 9.3. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 10. Contact Us 10.1. If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@pokedexchecklist.com. 10.2. For questions about third-party services: - Google OAuth: See Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy - Supabase: See Supabase's Privacy Policy at https://supabase.com/privacy - Stripe: See Stripe's Privacy Policy at https://stripe.com/privacy