Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Overview
PocketMads ("we", "us", "our") is a community platform for tracking Pokémon TCG Pocket tournament results and ranked match play. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
Data We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and the display name you choose. You may optionally provide your Pokémon TCG Pocket in-game name and a short bio.
Match & Tournament Data
We record match results, ELO ratings, reputation scores, and tournament placements. This data is publicly visible on leaderboards and player profiles.
Usage Data
We collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) to maintain and improve the service. We do not use third-party analytics. On pages where advertising is enabled, Google and its advertising partners may also collect device, browser, and interaction information as described below.
How We Use Your Data
- Authenticate your account and maintain your session
- Display your profile, stats, and rankings on public leaderboards
- Match you with opponents and process match results
- Calculate and update your ELO rating and reputation score
- Send real-time notifications about match events
- Enforce fair play through the reputation system
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored in a Supabase-hosted PostgreSQL database with row-level security (RLS) policies. Authentication tokens are stored as HTTP cookies with appropriate expiration and SameSite attributes.
Passwords are never stored in plain text. Authentication is handled entirely by Supabase Auth, which uses industry-standard bcrypt hashing.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent the account information you provide. When advertising is enabled, Google and its advertising partners may process device and usage information to serve, personalize, and measure ads.
Your display name, match history, ELO rating, and reputation score are publicly visible as part of the platform's core functionality (leaderboards, player profiles, match results).
Your email address is never displayed publicly.
Cookies
We use essential Supabase authentication cookies to keep you logged in. We also store your theme preference and sidebar state in localStorage.
On pages where advertising is enabled, third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. Google's advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
You can manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising in Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some other participating vendors' personalized advertising at AboutAds. Where required, a consent message provides additional choices before advertising cookies are used.
Your Rights
- Access: You can view all data associated with your account on your profile and account settings page.
- Correction: You can update your display name, in-game name, and bio at any time from your account settings.
- Deletion: You may request account deletion by contacting us. This will remove your account and personal data. Match history may be retained in anonymized form for leaderboard integrity.
Children's Privacy
This service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.