Privacy Policy
General
PokeTab respects the privacy of all those who use the services we provide on this site and through our Chrome extension. We have a simple policy that we will not willfully disclose any personal information regarding our users without first obtaining their permission, unless required by law. By using our website or Chrome extension, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy and to our Terms and Conditions of Use.
Use of Cookies
A “cookie” is a file sent to your browser by a web server and stored on your computer. It contains data that websites use to identify you as a unique user. Companies which advertise on our site may collect information from you if you click on their advertisements or access their sites. They may do this by using cookies. Due to the way the internet operates, we cannot control this collection of information. Most web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can change the settings of your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you each time a cookie is sent to your computer, giving you the choice whether to accept it or not.
If you have any questions or concerns about the way in which information is collected or used by another site, then you should contact whoever is responsible for that site directly.
What Information Does PokeTab Collect?
PokeTab does not collect any personal information about you (such as your name or email address) except when you specifically and knowingly provide that information. We do keep a record of the IP addresses from which users access our site. This data is used by us for internal administration, and to analyze the way in which people use our site, so that we can keep improving the services we offer. This data also provides us with anonymous and broad demographic information about those using our site.
How Does PokeTab Use the Collected Information?
PokeTab utilizes various third-party APIs to enhance user experience and functionality:
- PokeAPI: For fetching Pokémon data including names, types, and descriptions.
- IP API: For determining the user’s location based on their IP address.
- OpenWeather API: For retrieving current weather data for the user’s location.
Data retrieved from these APIs is stored locally on your device and is updated periodically to ensure accuracy and relevancy.
Does PokeTab Disclose Information to Anyone Else?
We do not disclose any information about our site users to any third party. For example, we may disclose the total number of “hits” our site receives, or how often the average user visits our site, or which terms are most often entered in our search engine. Please be aware, however, that we will release specific personal information about you if required by law. We receive and reply to email from users on a regular basis. For record-keeping purposes, we retain copies of all incoming and outgoing email. Information in the email we receive or send will not be disclosed to any third party without the permission of the sender, either express or implied, unless required by law.
Links
The PokeTab site and Chrome extension may contain a large number of links to external sites. Please be aware that these external sites are developed by people over whom we have no control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. This Privacy Policy applies only to all PokeTab sites and the Chrome extension. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the privacy policy of any website you visit which collects personal information, and to exercise discretion when providing such information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time at our discretion and without notice. If we do, an updated version of this Privacy Policy will be made available on this site and through the Chrome extension so that you remain aware of the data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.
Further Information
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments, or would like more information. You can contact the PokeTab team via the contact form.
Acknowledgment of Pokémon Brand
PokeTab is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. Any references to trademarks, brand names, and images are used for reference purposes only and are property of their respective owners.
This Privacy Statement is version 1.0 and replaces all previous versions.