Last Updated: March 18th, 2025
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy details how Fandom PokePartners collects, uses, and safeguards user information. No personal information is required to access this website or view any regular pages. Registering for an account is optional and is only required to utilize the "upvote" feature on the website.
- Registration:
To register for an account, you must be at least 13 years of age or older. Fandom PokePartners does not allow persons under the age of 13 to register for an account. If we discover that an account was created by a user under 13, we will promptly delete the account and all associated identifiable information, including email addresses and any user-provided data.
- Information Collection:
Fandom PokePartners gathers email addresses from users during registration, login processes, and information retrieval processes. The email is used to enable access to some of the website's features, to establish contact, and to provide information to a user, should it be requested.
Email addresses and names are collected for contact with Fandom PokePartners. This information is used solely for those purposes, and users have the option to withhold any personal data when communicating with us, with the exception of necessary fields for contacting us. Requests of deletion of contact-related information can be made by contacting us directly through our contact page.
A birth date is required for registration but is only used for age verification. This information is not stored, logged, or retained in any capacity beyond the immediate registration check.
Information on a user's profile is completely optional and is collected, stored, and displayed with the intent that the user consents to share this information publicly.
Fandom PokePartners and its affiliates do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we receive credible information that a registered user is under 13, we will take immediate action to remove their account and delete any associated personal data.
- Use of Information:
The email addresses collected are solely used for user authentication, communication purposes, responding to inquiries, provide information upon request, and to ensure a fair experience within Fandom PokePartners and are stored indefinitely for account-related purposes. They may not be changed, except through special request by contacting us.
Members may fill out a public profile with information they wish to post. This is entirely optional and we recommend users do not post personally identifiable or sensitive information. Any such information is at the user's discretion and risk. This information is stored indefinitely for account related purposes but may be updated at any point by the user, with the exception being their username.
The birth dates are not stored, displayed, or used in any capacity beyond the registration check.
Users have the right to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information we hold.
- Accuracy of Information:
In accordance with PIPEDA, Fandom PokePartners encourages its users to keep information up to date to ensure accuracy. While we encourage users to ensure the accuracy of the information they share, this is not mandatory as the information is entirely optional and cosmetic in nature, and it does not affect any of the services provided.
- Protection of Information:
Fandom PokePartners is committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of all collected email addresses. Organizational and technical processes and procedures are in place to protect your personal information, including (but not limited to) using https encryption and using PDO to prevent against SQL injection. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.
- Account Deletion:
To request the deletion of a user account, and its associated user data, please use the contact form on our contact page.
Account deletion may occur without notice if:
-The user is discovered to be under the age of 13
-The information on the profile contains information that may be deemed private, sensitive, or offensive. The aforementioned information is subject to the developer's discretion.
-If the user is discovered to be a bot
If an account is deleted, all associated data, including email addresses and any user-provided content, will be permanently removed from our systems.
- Third-Party Disclosure:
Fandom PokePartners does not engage in the sale of users' email addresses or any personal information to third parties without explicit consent, except where required by law. We may disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as in response to subpoenas or court orders.
Fandom PokePartners uses third-party services to host the website and send communications. We use Web Hosting Canada for website hosting and Gmail for email communications. These providers are obligated to handle personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards. Fandom PokePartners are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
- Updates to Privacy Policy:
This Privacy Policy may be periodically updated. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice of such changes. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
- Cookies, Tracking, and Storage:
Fandom PokePartners does not use cookies or tracking for any of the features found within the website.
SessionStorage is used solely to verify if a user has agreed to rules for submitting to the database. No other instance of SessionStorage is used throughout the site or for any other purpose.
LocalStorage is only used for two purposes in this website and is not used for any other purpose or saves any information aside from the purposes listed below:
-To save the user's preference for Light or Dark mode
-To prevent the startup message from reappearing on subsequent visits
- Links To Other Websites:
This website may contain links that redirect to other websites that are not covered by this privacy policy. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit to understand how their information may be collected and used.
- Advertising:
Fandom PokePartners does not intend to use any form of advertising services within the website. We do not collect personal data for advertising purposes, nor do we share personal data with third-party advertisers. In the event of a change, this policy will be updated and a prominent notice of these changes will be displayed to encourage users to review.
- Contact Information:
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, the use of Fandom PokePartners, or if you have concerns about how your data is being handled, please contact us through our contact page.
If you believe an account has been created by a user under the age of 13, please contact us immediately so appropriate action can be taken.
- Agreement:
By using Fandom PokePartners, you agree to adhere to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not register or submit any information to the website.
