Last updated: March 23, 2026
This privacy notice for Pocketdex: Monster Map Quest ("we," "us," or "our") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
- We collect personal information you provide and data automatically collected from your device.
- We may process sensitive data only with your consent.
- We may use third-party services such as authentication providers and analytics tools.
- You have rights to access, update, or delete your data.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal Information Provided by You
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Username and password
- Billing information
Location Information (GPS)
Pocketdex: Monster Map Quest is a location-based game. To provide core gameplay features, we collect and use your device's GPS location data as follows:
- Foreground location: Collected while the app is actively open and in use — used to display wild creatures, reward stops, and map features around your real-world position.
- Background location: If you grant background location permission, we may collect your location while the app is running in the background — used to notify you of nearby rare creatures or active events without requiring the app to be open.
- Location data is not sold to third parties.
- Location data is used solely to deliver gameplay features and improve the in-game map experience.
- You may revoke location permissions at any time via your device settings. Doing so will limit certain gameplay features.
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Device type and OS
- Usage data
- Log data
Sensitive Information
We process sensitive information only when necessary and with your explicit consent.
Third-Party Services
We may collect and process data through trusted third-party services such as:
- Authentication providers (e.g., Google login)
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Cloud storage providers
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdMob) — may use location data for ad personalization
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
- To create and manage user accounts
- To provide and improve our Services
- To communicate with users
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Turkey, we process your data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
4. WHEN DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?
We may share your data with:
- Service providers
- Analytics providers
- Authorities when required by law
- In case of business transfers
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze usage.
6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
We implement appropriate security measures. However, no system is completely secure.
8. DO WE COLLECT DATA FROM MINORS?
We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18 years of age.
9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
- Access your data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Data portability
10. DATA DELETION
You can delete your account and personal data:
11. DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
We currently do not respond to Do-Not-Track browser signals.
12. US PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a US resident, you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
13. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy from time to time.
14. CONTACT US