1. Introduction

Pokeworld Online ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pokemonworld.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our game services.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored in hashed form). You may also select a character avatar and starting region.

Gameplay Data: We store your game progress, including your Pokémon collection, battle statistics, items, achievements, clan membership, and in-game chat messages.

Payment Information: If you make premium purchases, payment is processed through PayPal. We do not store your credit card information. PayPal may share transaction identifiers and your email with us.

Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address and approximate location (country/region)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
• Session cookies and authentication tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your game account
• Provide, maintain, and improve the game experience
• Process transactions and send transaction-related communications
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address cheating, fraud, or technical issues
• Communicate with you about updates, events, and support
• Display personalized advertisements through third-party ad networks

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Session cookies required for authentication and security. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. These collect anonymous usage data.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like dark mode, sound preferences, and language.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Advertising service that may use cookies to serve personalized ads. How Google uses data
• PayPal: Payment processing. PayPal Privacy Policy

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate, such as hosting and analytics providers.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.
• Public Profile: Your username, avatar, level, clan, and achievements are visible to other players as part of the game.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Bcrypt password hashing
• CSRF protection on all forms
• Secure, HttpOnly session cookies
• Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising and non-essential cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

10. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymous, aggregated gameplay statistics may be retained indefinitely.

11. International Users

Our servers are located in various regions. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: support@pokemonworld.net
• Contact page: pokemonworld.net/contact