What this site is

PoKéTechnique is an editorial blog about the Pokémon Trading Card Game and related topics. We are not affiliated with Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or their partners.

Information we may collect

• Usage and technical data. When you load pages, typical server and analytics systems may process data such as IP address (often in truncated form), device and browser type, approximate region, referrer URLs, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and similar tech. We use cookies and related technologies as described in our cookie notice, including for optional analytics or advertising when you consent.
• Information you send us. If you email us or use a contact or newsletter form, we receive whatever details you choose to provide (for example your email address and message content).

How we use information

We use this information to:

• Operate, secure, and improve the website and our articles;
• Understand aggregate readership trends when you allow analytics;
• Respond to messages you send us and manage optional mailing lists;
• Comply with law and protect our rights and readers.

Third-party services

We may rely on vendors for hosting, email, analytics, advertising, or spam prevention. Those providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies. Where a service depends on your cookie choice (for example analytics), we align use with the consent settings shown on this site.

Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law. Server logs and analytics are typically retained for a limited period defined by our hosting or analytics tools.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information, or to object to processing or portability. You can also adjust or withdraw analytics-related choices using our cookie controls where available.

To exercise privacy rights or ask questions, contact us via our contact page. We may need to verify your request where appropriate.

Children

The site is aimed at a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it promptly where required.

International visitors

Our servers and service providers may be located in countries other than yours. By using the site, you understand that information may be processed in those locations, which can have different data protection rules.

Changes to this policy

We may update this page from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.