Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our researchers. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information

• Name and email address (required for registration)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Communication preferences

Research Activity Data

• Pokémon catches and research activities
• Game statistics and progress
• Favorite Pokémon and collections
• Research contributions and discoveries

Technical Information

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data
• Usage patterns and platform interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our research platform services
• Track your research progress and achievements
• Generate personalized research recommendations
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Send you research updates (if you've opted in)
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share personal information when you give us explicit consent.

Anonymized Research Data

We may share anonymized and aggregated research statistics with the broader Pokémon research community for educational purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may share information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission and storage
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting with reputable providers

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your profile settings. Some anonymized research data may be retained for historical research purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You can view and export your research data through your profile dashboard.

Correction

You can update your profile information and preferences at any time.

Deletion

You can delete your account and request removal of your personal data.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of research newsletters and notifications in your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your research account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage to improve services
• Ensure platform security

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but this may affect platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our research platform is designed to be family-friendly and educational. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in servers located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Services

Our platform uses some third-party services that may have their own privacy policies:

• Supabase (database and authentication services)
• PokéAPI (Pokémon data and information)
• Hosting and content delivery providers

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or our privacy practices, please contact Professor Oak's research team through the platform's contact form or support channels. We're committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly.