Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Poke Deal Finder ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Username and email address when you create an account
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Device information for push notifications
• Payment information for subscription services (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our services:

• App usage statistics and analytics
• Search queries and preferences
• Deal configurations and alerts you create
• Images you upload for card detection (processed locally and not stored permanently)

2.3 Technical Information

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• IP address and general location information
• Log files and error reports

2.4 Website Analytics & Cookies

Our website (pokedealfinder.uk) uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our pages so that we can improve the experience. Google Analytics is loaded only after you click Accept on the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit. If you choose Reject (or never interact with the banner), no analytics scripts are loaded and no analytics cookies are placed on your device.

When enabled, Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited, time on page, and referral source
• Approximate location (country/region) derived from a truncated IP address — we enable IP anonymisation
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Anonymous identifiers used to distinguish unique visitors across a session

We do not link analytics data to any account or personally identifying information. The lawful basis for this processing under UK GDPR is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by clearing the pdf_cookie_consent entry from your browser's site storage, or by clearing cookies for this site through your browser settings — the consent banner will reappear on your next visit.

Affiliate links to eBay (see Section 8) may carry tracking parameters (such as the eBay Partner Network campid and customid). These parameters are processed by eBay when you click through and are governed by eBay's own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing your card detection requests
• Sending deal alerts and notifications
• Managing your subscription and account
• Improving our services and user experience
• Communicating with you about updates and support
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our app (payment processing, analytics, cloud hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure cloud infrastructure

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through our account deletion process.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

8. Third-Party Services

Our app and website integrate with third-party services including:

• eBay APIs: We query eBay's Browse API and related endpoints to fetch listings, pricing, and seller feedback information used to surface deals.
• eBay Partner Network (EPN): When you click through to eBay from our website, app, Discord, or social posts, the link is rewritten to include EPN tracking parameters. We earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. EPN may set cookies on eBay's domain to attribute purchases — these cookies are controlled by eBay, not by us.
• Google Analytics 4: Website usage analytics, loaded only after you grant consent. See Section 2.4.
• Firebase (Cloud Messaging & Analytics): Used inside the mobile app for push notifications and crash/error reporting.
• RevenueCat: For mobile subscription management.
• Apple App Store / Google Play: Process payments and manage subscriptions for the mobile app.
• Discord: Hosts our community server and receives our deal alerts. Joining is voluntary; Discord's privacy policy applies once you join.

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us