PRIVACY NOTICE

Last updated December 7, 2024

This privacy notice for PokeFindr ( "Company," "we," "us," or "our" ) describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us at riechertarthur@gmail.com.

This privacy notice may reference policies created using standardized templates, but it has been tailored for PokeFindr's purposes.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

What personal information do we process? We may process personal information that you provide to us, such as your name and email address when submitting a support ticket, and location data when you choose to share it to find nearby vending machine locations.

Do we use cookies or third-party tracking? We do not deploy first-party cookies ourselves. However, third-party services such as Vercel Analytics and Google AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies. We may also incorporate affiliate marketing links in the future, and affiliates or their networks may place cookies or similar tracking technologies.

Do you receive any information from third parties? We may receive data from third-party analytics providers and advertising partners.

How do we process your information? We process your information to provide and improve our Services, deliver ads, understand how users interact with the site, help you find location-based content, and respond to your inquiries.

In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information? We may share information with service providers (such as hosting providers, analytics providers like Vercel Analytics, ad networks like Google AdSense, and in the future, affiliate partners) and as required by law.

How do we keep your information safe? We have measures in place to protect your information, but no electronic transmission is ever 100% secure.

What are your rights? If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

How do I exercise my rights? You can contact us at riechertarthur@gmail.com.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us:
We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as when you submit a support ticket. This may include your name and email address.

Location Data:
If you choose to use location-based features (such as finding nearby Pokémon vending machines), we may request and process your geolocation data. You can choose whether to grant this permission.

Automatically Collected Information:
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Services, such as your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, referring URLs, and usage details.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:
While we do not deploy first-party cookies, third-party services such as Vercel Analytics and Google AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies. Future affiliate marketing partners may also use these technologies.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your information to operate, maintain, and improve our Services; provide location-based features; analyze usage through Vercel Analytics; serve advertisements through Google AdSense; potentially provide affiliate marketing links; and respond to your inquiries.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?

We process personal information for our legitimate business interests, to fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., responding to your inquiries), and to comply with applicable U.S. laws.

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may share your personal information with service providers (hosting, Vercel Analytics, Google AdSense, Mapbox, and in the future affiliate partners) and legal authorities as required.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Third-party services like Vercel Analytics and Google AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have, please contact us to request deletion.

8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS)?

California residents have rights under CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of certain forms of data sharing. Contact us at riechertarthur@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

9. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this notice, unless otherwise required by law.

10. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We use industry-standard security measures, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

We may update this privacy notice periodically. The updated version will have a revised "Last updated" date.

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments, contact us at riechertarthur@gmail.com.

13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT?

To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us atriechertarthur@gmail.com.

By using PokeFindr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice.