🔒 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your information.

Last updated: September 14, 2025

🛡️ Quick Summary

Pokopia.net is a fan site dedicated to Pokémon Pokopia news and games. We don't collect personal information, don't use tracking cookies, and don't sell data. We use Cloudflare for hosting with basic analytics.

📋 Information We Collect

We DON'T collect:

  • Personal information (names, emails, addresses)
  • Account data or login credentials
  • Payment or financial information
  • Social media profiles or contacts
  • Location data beyond country-level

We DO collect:

  • Basic website analytics (page views, country-level location)
  • Technical information (browser type, device type for optimization)
  • Draw-a-Fish community drawings (anonymous, no personal data)

🍪 Cookies and Tracking

Pokopia.net uses minimal cookies and tracking:

  • No advertising cookies: We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking
  • Essential cookies only: Language preference, basic site functionality
  • Cloudflare analytics: Anonymous traffic statistics for performance optimization
  • No third-party tracking: We don't share data with advertisers or social media platforms

🎮 Game Data

For our online games and interactive features:

  • Draw-a-Fish: Drawings are stored anonymously and can be voted on by the community
  • Game scores: High scores are stored locally on your device only
  • No accounts required: All games can be played without registration
  • Community features: Shared content (drawings) are public but anonymous

🌐 Third-Party Services

Cloudflare (Hosting & CDN)

We use Cloudflare for website hosting and content delivery. They may collect basic analytics data to ensure site performance and security.

Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacy

Static Image CDN

Images are served through our static CDN (static.pokopia.net) for faster loading. No personal data is collected.

👶 Children's Privacy

Pokopia.net is designed to be family-friendly and safe for all ages:

  • We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13
  • No registration or personal information is required to use the site
  • All content is suitable for general audiences
  • Community features (like Draw-a-Fish) are moderated for appropriate content

🔒 Data Security

We protect your information through:

  • HTTPS encryption: All data transmitted to our site is encrypted
  • No sensitive data storage: We don't store passwords, payment info, or personal details
  • Minimal data collection: We only collect what's necessary for site functionality
  • Regular security updates: Our hosting platform is regularly updated for security

🌍 International Users

Pokopia.net is accessible worldwide and respects international privacy laws:

  • GDPR Compliance: EU users have the right to data portability and deletion
  • Multi-language support: Available in 28+ languages
  • No geo-blocking: Content is accessible from all countries
  • Local data laws: We respect local privacy regulations

📧 Contact & Data Requests

Since we collect minimal data, most privacy requests can be handled automatically:

  • Data deletion: Clear your browser data and cookies
  • Opt-out: Use private/incognito browsing mode
  • Data export: Most data is stored locally on your device

For specific questions about privacy or to report content concerns, you can contact us through ourFAQ page or GitHub issues.

📝 Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

  • Material changes will be prominently displayed on the site
  • The "last updated" date will always reflect the most recent version
  • Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
  • Historical versions may be available upon request

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

Pokopia.net is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo, Game Freak, Pokémon Company, or any official Pokémon entities. All Pokémon names, characters, and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

This site is created and maintained by fans for educational and entertainment purposes. We respect intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to any legitimate concerns.