Pocket Origins ("we", "us", "our") operates the pocketorigins.com website and mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
We use Google Authentication to verify your identity. When you sign in with Google, we receive and store:
When you use Pocket Origins, we collect and store information about your Pokemon card collection:
If you upload images to track your cards, these images are stored securely in our database. You retain full ownership of any images you upload. We use these images solely to display your collection within Pocket Origins.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Your data is stored securely using Firebase and Firestore, Google's cloud infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
All user data is associated with a unique user ID to ensure proper organization and privacy boundaries.
Pocket Origins integrates with the following third-party services:
We use Google Sign-In to authenticate users. This allows you to securely log in without creating a separate password. Please review Google's privacy policy for details on how Google handles your authentication data.
Google Firebase and Firestore provide our backend infrastructure and database services. Your data is processed according to Firebase's privacy policies and security standards.
We use a server-synced PriceCharting catalog to power Pokemon card pricing and valuation. Saved cards are matched against our daily catalog import so pricing can be served from our database without sending each user pricing request directly to PriceCharting.
We use TCGdex API to access comprehensive Pokemon Trading Card Game set and card data. This helps populate card information and details in Pocket Origins.
We use PokeAPI to retrieve Pokemon species information, including stats, types, and descriptions, to enhance the educational value of Pocket Origins.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand their practices.
You have the right to access all personal data we hold about you. You can view and manage most of your collection data directly within Pocket Origins.
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. This includes your collection data, uploaded images, and profile information. To request data deletion, contact us at pocketorigins@gmail.com. Please note that once deleted, this action cannot be reversed.
You can delete your Pocket Origins account through your account settings. This will remove all your personal data from our systems. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics purposes, but will not be linked to your identity.
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Pocket Origins uses cookies and browser local storage to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Pocket Origins. Local storage is specific to Pocket Origins and can be cleared by clearing your browser cache.
Pocket Origins is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately and terminate the child's account.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at pocketorigins@gmail.com.
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of Pocket Origins after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt. We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns.
For European Users (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union or EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and withdraw consent.
For California Users (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pocketorigins@gmail.com with details of your request.
By using Pocket Origins, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.