Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
RandomDex ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Data We Collect
Local Storage
We store your preferences (such as filter settings and generation history) in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
Analytics (Optional)
We may use privacy-respecting analytics services to understand how users interact with the site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
No Personal Data
We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information. No account is required to use RandomDex.
Cookies
RandomDex does not use tracking cookies. We may use essential cookies for site functionality if needed in the future.
Third-Party Services
We load Pokémon images from PokéAPI and Google Fonts. These services may collect basic usage data according to their own privacy policies:
Advertising
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the operation of this free service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests
- Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- Prevent fraud and abuse
You can manage your ad preferences through:
- Google Ad Settings
- Your browser's cookie settings
- The cookie consent banner on this site
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Ad Settings link above.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:
- Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time via cookie settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the methods listed in the Contact section below.
Children's Privacy
RandomDex is a general audience tool. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For privacy concerns, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.