Privacy Policy

pokelynx, operating as a limited liability company under the laws of the United States, trades under the name 'pokelynx' (hereinafter referred to as 'pokelynx,' 'us,' 'we,' or 'our'). We manage the website pokelynx.com.

At pokelynx, safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services. Please note that pokelynx cannot be held responsible for the privacy policies of other websites or sources.

As per this Privacy Policy, pokelynx functions as a data controller and is dedicated to protecting your privacy. By clicking 'Agree & Continue,' you acknowledge your consent to this Privacy Policy and affirm that you are of legal age.

We deeply value the trust you bestow upon us and consider it our responsibility to safeguard your privacy. Here, we delineate the information we gather when you use our Site, the reasons for its collection, and how we enhance your user experience, providing you with a transparent understanding of our procedures.

Information Collection

Data You Provide:

✧ Contact Form: When you utilize the contact form on our Site or send us an email, we may process the following types of personal data with your consent:

• First name
• Last name
• Email address

✧ Account Registration: By registering an account with us, you explicitly consent to the collection of the following:

• Password
• Email address
• User agent
• IP address

✧ Authentication information is managed by Google Firebase authentication services.

IP addresses are typically logged for a limited duration, usually a few weeks. Additionally, other authentication information is retained until you delete your account, following which all data is removed from both live and backup systems within 180 days.

Data We Automatically Collect:

• We gather certain personal data through the use of cookies, as elaborated in the Cookie section of this Privacy Policy.

Other data collected without cookies may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Last visited internet page
• (Mobile) device IDs
• Cookie data
• User level data (e.g., whether a user viewed or clicked on an advertisement)

Data from Third Parties:

• We will personally inform you if we receive any Personal Information from third parties.

Purposes of Data Collection and Legal Basis

Your personal data is collected to optimize our services, comply with legal obligations, and for direct marketing purposes, such as updates on new or existing products and newsletters. These processing activities are based on legitimate interests or legal obligations, including compliance with applicable Netherlands privacy laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). For users from EU countries, EU regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) apply.

We strongly advise against using your real name or sharing any personal information while playing games on our site, especially in multiplayer mode.

Advertisers on our website may collect information using cookies and/or web beacons to facilitate online behavioral advertising and multisite advertising. More details about the use of cookies and web beacons can be found in the Cookie section below.

Additionally, we may share certain information collected from you, such as your email (in hashed form), IP address, or details about your browser or operating system, with our identity partners/service providers. These partners return an online identification code, which we may store in our first-party cookie for advertising purposes. This information may also be shared with advertising companies to enable interest-based and targeted advertising. To opt out of this sharing, please click here.

It's important to note that pokelynx does not take responsibility for any personal data collected via third-party software or methods present on the Site. Please be aware that the terms and conditions of such third parties may apply.

We reserve the right to share your data with all Google CPS Vendors so that Google DV360 can return bids for ad delivery compliant with relevant Netherlands and EU privacy laws and regulations.

Data Sharing

We may share collected information with identity partners/service providers for interest-based advertising. We are not responsible for personal data collected by third-party software or methods.

Data Retention

Your personal data will only be processed for as long as necessary. Data is deleted after two years of inactivity on our site.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, and to restrict its processing. You can object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes and request data portability.

If you prefer not to receive newsletters or information about our products or services, you can object to the processing of your personal data for these purposes at any time, without the need for justification. Simply use our opt-out form.

Furthermore, you have the right to data portability for the personal data you have provided to pokelynx, to the extent that we have retained your personal data. If you want more information on your rights, you can always contact us or visit the website of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for Netherlands users or the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) for European users.

To exercise these rights, please send a clear request to the address below, specifying what you want to know, rectify, or erase. Include a signed and dated copy of the front side of your identity card. Once received, we will promptly process your request and notify you accordingly.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your computer when you visit websites. They contain information tied to a web browser and specific sites, helping to enhance visitor experience. These files allow websites to recognize visitors, eliminating the need for users to repeatedly enter the same information, such as login details or preferences.

There are two main types of cookies:

• First-party cookies: These are created by the website you are visiting and help the site function better. They manage technical aspects like language preferences or items in an online shopping cart.
• Third-party cookies: These are created and placed on your computer by a party other than the website you are visiting. They track user behavior, often for advertising purposes. Examples include social media platforms like Facebook or analytics services like Google Analytics.
• Our website uses first-party cookies to improve your user experience. These cookies record specific information about you, such as language preferences, visited pages, and duration of visits. Additionally, we may offer games from third-party distributors on our platform. When you play these games, your personal data may be processed by the distributor through cookies or similar technologies. It's important to review the privacy statements of these third parties before engaging with their content.

To manage cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. Modern browsers allow you to block or accept cookies from specific websites. If you need assistance with this process, please feel free to contact us.

Security Measures

We have implemented technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your Personal Information.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may occasionally engage external processors. In such cases, we ensure that your information is handled confidentially and securely.

We always enter into contracts with these processors, preventing them from using your data independently. Furthermore, your data must be erased as soon as the processor completes the assigned task.

Contact Information of Data Controller

For questions or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.