Last Updated: September 6, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how PokeCenter Shop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored securely as a hash). If you sign in with Google, we collect your Google ID, email, and name.
- Showcase Information: We store the contact details you provide for your showcase, such as your Discord User ID and in-game nickname.
- Activity Data: We collect information about the Pokémon you list, the items you post, and the bids you place in auctions.
- Visit Data: We automatically log non-identifying visit information, such as your IP address and the pages you visit, to monitor site traffic and improve our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service, including authenticating users and displaying showcases.
- To communicate with you, such as sending account verification emails, password reset links, and auction notifications.
- To monitor and analyze usage to improve the user experience and prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- Your username and showcase contact details are publicly visible to other users of the site.
- When an auction ends, your username and email address may be shared with the seller (if you are the winner) or the winner (if you are the seller) to facilitate the in-game trade.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. Your password is stored using strong hashing algorithms. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights (LGPD/GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can manage your showcase information and listed items through your dashboard. For account deletion requests, please contact us.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies to manage your session when you are logged in. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.