Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how favoritepokemon.net ("we", "our", "the site") handles information when you browse reference tools, save personal lists locally, or contribute to community leaderboards. By using the site, you acknowledge the practices below. Cookie-specific details appear in our cookie policy.

Who operates this site

Independent fan project

favoritepokemon.net is operated as an independent fan project. The site provides reference data, comparison utilities, and community-driven save totals. We are not Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK, or Creatures Inc. Privacy and legal questions may be sent through our contact page or to favoritepokemon@hotmail.com.

Information we collect

We collect limited information needed to run core features. We do not require account registration, and we do not sell personal information.

Local browser storage

Saved species lists, team builder slots, recent profile views, and UI preferences remain on your device unless you clear them.

Anonymous session identifier

When leaderboard sync is enabled, we may generate or read a random session ID so aggregated heart-save totals can update without a login.

Usage analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand page views, referrers, and general traffic patterns. We may also use Microsoft Clarity to review aggregate session recordings and heatmaps so we can improve layout and navigation. These services may receive IP addresses, device/browser metadata, and coarse location derived from IP.

Server and API logs

Our hosting and Workers API may temporarily log request metadata (such as timestamps, paths, and IP addresses) for security, abuse prevention, and reliability.

How we use information

Operating site features

We use collected data to operate saved-list and team features, maintain community leaderboards, diagnose errors, measure performance, and improve navigation. Analytics help us see which tools are used most often so we can prioritize fixes and content. We do not use your stored species lists for advertising profiles, and we do not share personal information with data brokers.

Aggregated save totals

Aggregated save totals reflect anonymous heart-save events across visitors. Individual browser storage remains on your device unless you choose to sync counts through the session mechanism described above.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We may display third-party advertisements on favoritepokemon.net to help cover hosting and development costs. Google AdSense is our primary advertising partner. We use AdSense Auto ads: a single site-wide script lets Google choose where and which ad formats appear. We do not embed manual ad-unit blocks in page templates. AdSense and other ad networks may use cookies, mobile identifiers, or similar technologies to serve ads, measure performance, limit repeat impressions, and — where permitted by law and your settings — personalize content. Cookie names, retention periods, and browser controls for advertising are listed in the Advertising cookies and Google AdSense section of our cookie policy.

What advertising partners may collect

When ads load, Google and its advertising partners may receive technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, coarse location derived from IP, pages viewed on this site, and interactions with ad units (for example impressions and clicks). We do not provide advertisers with your locally saved species lists, team slots, or other personal collection data stored in your browser.

Google as a third-party vendor

Google, including Google AdSense, uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you. You can read how Google collects and uses data in advertising at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services and in Google's Privacy Policy.

When ads and analytics load

Google AdSense Auto ads, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity (when configured) load in production when you open pages on favoritepokemon.net. We do not gate those scripts behind a cookie consent banner on this site. You can still limit personalized ads or analytics through the browser and vendor opt-out tools below and in our cookie policy.

Opt out of personalized advertising

You can manage or turn off personalized Google ads at Google Ads Settings. Industry opt-out tools include the Digital Advertising Alliance (US) and the EDAA Your Online Choices (EU). Opting out does not remove ads entirely; it limits use of cookies for interest-based advertising on participating networks.

Other third-party advertisers

We may work with additional ad networks or affiliate partners in the future. Any partner that uses cookies or similar tracking on this domain will be subject to its own privacy policy. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers. Questions about advertising on this site can be sent through our contact page.

Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)

Bases we rely on

Where applicable privacy law requires a legal basis, we rely on: (a) legitimate interests to secure the site, understand aggregate usage, serve advertising, and prevent abuse; and (b) performance of a service you request when you use local saves or leaderboard sync.

Retention

How long we keep data

Local storage persists until you delete it through browser settings. Anonymous session IDs used for leaderboards may persist across visits until cleared. Analytics and advertising providers retain event data according to their own schedules — typically between 14 and 26 months for Google Analytics unless configured otherwise, and for varying periods for ad cookies set by Google AdSense and its partners. Server logs are kept for a limited operational window and then rotated or deleted.

Your choices and rights

Browser and device controls

You can clear site data at any time through your browser's privacy controls. Disabling storage may limit saved lists, teams, and leaderboard sync. You may opt out of Google Analytics via Google's browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out. To limit personalized ads, use Google Ads Settings or the industry tools listed in the Advertising and Google AdSense section above.

Regional privacy rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing, or to object to analytics based on legitimate interests. Contact us at favoritepokemon@hotmail.com with your request. We may need to verify that the request relates to data we control.

Children

Age limits

The site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) without parental consent. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

International transfers

Cross-border processing

Analytics and hosting providers may process data in the United States or other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses offered by vendors or equivalent mechanisms permitted by law.

Third-party services

Reference data providers

Species reference data is retrieved from PokeAPI and related public repositories. Those services operate under their own policies.

Analytics and advertising vendors

Google Analytics and Google AdSense process data under Google's Privacy Policy (including Google's advertising technology policy). Microsoft Clarity processes data under Microsoft's Privacy Statement and Clarity terms of use.

Changes to this privacy policy

When we update this page

We may update this privacy policy when features, analytics tools, or legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law.

Related documents

See also our about us, terms of service, contact us, cookie policy, and disclaimer.