Privacy Policy - HexoraBase - Pokemon Stats Database

1. Introduction

Welcome to HexoraBase - Pokemon Stats Database ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at hexorabase.com (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your information is used. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Quick Summary: We collect minimal personal data, primarily technical information like IP addresses and browser types. We do not sell your data to third parties. We use cookies and analytics to improve our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths
Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, language preferences
Referral Data: Referring website or source
Technical Data: Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us through our contact form or email
Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if available)
Participate in surveys or feedback forms
Report bugs or technical issues

This information may include: name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect sensitive personal information such as: social security numbers, financial information, health information, precise geolocation data, or passwords (as we do not require user accounts).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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Provide and Maintain Service

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and features

2

Analyze Usage

To understand how users interact with our Service and identify areas for improvement

3

Respond to Inquiries

To respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests

4

Prevent Abuse

To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security concerns

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Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Service. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).

Preference Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings for a better experience.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Service.

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate, analyze, and improve our Service. These third parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

How often users visit the site
What pages they visit and in what order
How long they spend on each page
Geographic location (country/city level)

Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

5.2 Google AdSense (If Applicable)

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings .

5.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDNs like Tailwind CSS CDN to deliver stylesheets and improve page load times. These services may collect limited technical information about your visit.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., analytics, hosting)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure server infrastructure and hosting
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and authentication
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Important: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Log Data: Typically retained for 30-90 days
Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
Contact Information: Retained as long as needed to respond to your inquiry
Cookies: Expire according to their type and settings

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Your Rights

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with the law

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will delete such information from our systems.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ.

By using our Service, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Posting a notice on our homepage (for significant changes)
Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Contact Page: https://hexorabase.com/contact

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.