Privacy Policy

Who we are

The service branded as "Favorite Pokemon Picker", including this website and its related APIs, is operated as an independent fan project. For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected].

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to information processed through favoritepokemon.com and any related subdomains that we control. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that we link to, such as social networks where you may choose to share an exported chart.

Information we collect

Depending on how you use the service, we may collect or process the following information:

• Account information — if you sign in, we may receive identifiers and profile details from your identity provider, such as your email address, name, and profile image, as described during the sign-in process.
• Content you create — saved picker results, published charts, vote topics, poll options, titles, descriptions, and other information you submit through the service.
• Technical and usage data — server logs, approximate timestamps, IP addresses, browser or device information, pages visited, and error diagnostics used to operate, secure, and improve the service.
• Support communications — information you provide when contacting us, including your email address, message content, and any attachments you choose to send.

How we use information

• Provide and operate core features, including loading pages, saving progress, publishing charts, and recording votes.
• Authenticate users, protect accounts, prevent abuse, apply rate limits, and investigate fraud, spam, or security incidents.
• Maintain backups, monitor performance and reliability, diagnose errors, and improve the service.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and lawful government requests.
• Respond to support requests and contact you about account, safety, or service-related matters when necessary.

Legal bases for processing

Where laws such as the GDPR or UK GDPR apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract — when processing is necessary to provide a service or feature that you request.
• Legitimate interests — when necessary to secure, maintain, understand, and improve the service, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent — when we clearly ask for your permission, such as for non-essential cookies or optional marketing communications, if offered.
• Legal obligation — when processing, retention, or disclosure is required by applicable law.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us host, store, authenticate, maintain, analyze, or protect the service. These providers may use the information only to perform services on our behalf and are subject to appropriate contractual obligations. Content that you choose to publish, such as public charts or polls, may be visible to other visitors by design.

Data retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Technical logs are generally retained for a shorter period than account records. If you delete your account through an available account-deletion feature, we will delete or anonymize associated personal information unless continued retention is required for legal, security, fraud-prevention, or record-keeping purposes.

Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encrypted data transmission, access controls, and restricted access to production systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe you have discovered a security vulnerability, contact us so we can investigate.

International data transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you live. Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections or other recognized transfer mechanisms.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing, withdraw consent, or file a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority. To submit a privacy request, contact [email protected] using the email address associated with your account when possible. We may ask for reasonable information to verify your identity and protect your account.

Children's privacy

The service is not directed to children under 13 or under the minimum age required by applicable law in their jurisdiction. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the service, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to review and delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the date shown at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we may also provide additional notice through the service.

Related policies

Read our Cookie Policy to learn more about cookies and similar technologies, and our Terms of Service for the rules that apply when using the service.