Privacy Policy

At PvPocket, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) companion application.

At PvPocket, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) companion application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account with PvPocket, we collect:

• Google Account Information: We use Google OAuth for authentication, collecting your name, email address, and profile picture
• Username: You create a unique username for your PvPocket profile
• Profile Preferences: Theme settings (dark/light mode) and other customization options

1.2 Game Data

To provide our Pokemon TCG services, we store:

• Deck Information: Custom decks you create, including card selections and deck names
• Collection Data: Pokemon cards you've marked as owned or wanted
• Battle History: Results from battles with our AI battle simulator
• Friend Connections: Your friend list and shared deck access permissions
• Usage Statistics: Anonymized data about feature usage and popular deck archetypes

1.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on features, click patterns
• Performance Data: Load times, errors, and app performance metrics
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide deck building tools and save your custom Pokemon TCG decks
• Enable battle simulation against AI opponents
• Track your Pokemon card collection and wishlist
• Connect you with friends for deck sharing and collaboration
• Display meta-game statistics and popular deck trends

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Pokemon TCG features
• Optimize app performance and loading speeds
• Develop new features based on community needs
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting

2.3 Communications

• Send important service updates and maintenance notices
• Notify you about new Pokemon TCG set releases and updates
• Respond to your support requests and feedback
• Share Pokemon TCG strategy tips and community highlights (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Other Users

Certain information is shared to enable social features:

• Public Profile: Your username and profile picture are visible to other users
• Shared Decks: Decks you choose to share publicly or with friends
• Leaderboards: Your ranking in battles or tournaments (anonymized or with consent)

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services:

• Google Cloud Platform: For secure hosting and data storage
• Firebase: For real-time data sync and authentication
• Google Analytics: For anonymized usage analytics (you can opt-out)

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Protect the safety and security of our users
• Prevent fraud or abuse of our services
• Comply with legal processes and law enforcement requests
• Protect our intellectual property rights

4. Data Security and Storage

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access your data
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Secure Authentication: Google OAuth integration with secure token management

4.2 Data Location

Your data is primarily stored on Google Cloud Platform servers in the United States, with automatic backups for data protection and disaster recovery.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Control

• Access: View all your stored data through your profile settings
• Update: Modify your username, preferences, and deck information
• Delete: Remove specific decks, clear your collection, or delete your account
• Export: Download your deck data in standard formats

5.2 Privacy Settings

• Control who can see your decks (private, friends-only, or public)
• Opt out of analytics tracking (though this may limit some features)
• Manage email notification preferences
• Choose whether to appear in leaderboards or community features

5.3 Data Portability

You can export your Pokemon TCG data at any time, including:

• Complete deck lists in various formats (text, JSON, CSV)
• Collection tracking data
• Battle history and statistics
• Account preferences and settings

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PvPocket uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

6.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Security tokens to prevent fraud

6.2 Performance Cookies

• Analytics to understand how you use our Pokemon TCG features
• Performance monitoring to optimize loading speeds
• Error tracking to identify and fix bugs

6.3 Advertising Cookies

• Google AdSense cookies to display relevant advertisements
• Third-party advertising partner cookies for ad delivery
• Conversion tracking to measure ad effectiveness

6.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect app functionality. For advertising cookies specifically, you can opt out through Google's Ads Settings or industry opt-out tools at aboutads.info.

7. Children's Privacy

While Pokemon TCG is enjoyed by players of all ages, PvPocket is designed for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

PvPocket is primarily intended for users in the United States. If you access our service from other countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Prominent notices on our homepage
• In-app notifications when you next log in

Continued use of PvPocket after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Pokemon Company Integration

PvPocket uses publicly available Pokemon TCG card data and images for educational and competitive analysis purposes. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.

10.2 Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

10.3 External Links

Our app may contain links to Pokemon TCG resources, tournament sites, or card databases. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you agree to use our services and create an account
• Contract Performance: To provide the Pokemon TCG features you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulation

This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 8, 2025, and applies to all users of PvPocket.
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