Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Privacy-First Philosophy
We don't collect your personal data. Pokemon Team Builder is designed to work entirely in your browser. Your teams are stored in URLs, not on our servers. We believe your privacy is a fundamental right, not a feature.
What We DON'T Collect
We do NOT collect:
- ✗Your name, email, or any personal identifiers
- ✗Your Pokemon teams (they stay in your browser URL)
- ✗Login credentials (we don't have accounts)
- ✗Payment information (everything is free)
- ✗Location data beyond general country-level analytics
- ✗Behavioral profiles or user tracking across sites
What We DO Collect (Minimal Analytics)
To improve the service and understand usage patterns, we collect minimal, anonymous analytics:
1. Anonymous Usage Statistics
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Which games are most popular
- General device type (mobile/desktop)
- Browser type and version
- Approximate country (for localization)
Tools used: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Plausible Analytics
2. Error Reporting
- Technical errors and bugs
- Browser console errors (no personal data)
- Performance metrics
This helps us fix issues and improve stability.
3. Advertising Data
- Ad impressions and clicks (via Google AdSense)
- Cookie identifiers for ad personalization
Note: Ads help us keep the service free. You can use ad blockers if preferred.
How Your Teams Are Stored
Your Pokemon teams are stored in the URL. Here's what that means:
- Client-side only: Your team data never leaves your browser
- URL encoding: When you build a team, it's encoded in the page URL (e.g.,
/build#sv?team=...) - No server storage: We don't save your teams on our servers
- You control sharing: Only people with the URL can see your team
- Browser cache: Your browser may cache the page, but you can clear this anytime
Cookies & Local Storage
We use minimal cookies for:
Essential Cookies (Required)
- Session management
- Security features
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
- Microsoft Clarity (_clck, _clsk)
- Plausible Analytics (minimal tracking)
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
- Google AdSense cookies for personalized ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect some features but won't prevent you from using the core team builder.
Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Since we don't store personal data, there's nothing to access
- Delete your data: Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove all traces
- Opt-out of analytics: Use ad blockers or privacy extensions
- Opt-out of ads: Use ad blockers (we won't stop you)
- Use without tracking: The core tool works without cookies or tracking
Children's Privacy
Pokemon Team Builder is designed for Pokemon fans of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal data at all, this service is safe for children to use. Parents should supervise their children's internet usage.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect our service:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Regular security updates
- Minimal data collection reduces risk
- No sensitive data storage means no data breaches
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy, contact us at: privacy@pokemon-team-builder.org
TL;DR - Privacy in Plain English
✓We DON'T collect your personal information
✓Your teams are stored in URLs, not on our servers
✓We use minimal analytics to improve the service
✓Ads help keep it free (you can block them)
✓You can delete everything by clearing your browser
✓Safe for all ages, no accounts required