Last Updated: October 15, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to Poki Tap! We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and games.

As a small freelance group dedicated to providing free entertainment, we strive to balance our need to cover operational costs with our respect for your privacy. We've designed this policy to be clear and straightforward.

Important: By using Poki Tap, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username and email address
  • Game Data: Your game progress, scores, and preferences
  • Communication: Information you provide when contacting us for support
  • User Content: Reviews, comments, or other content you submit

Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, games played, time spent, features used
  • Game Analytics: Performance metrics, error reports, gameplay patterns

Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media: If you connect through social platforms, we may receive basic profile information
  • Advertising Partners: Information from advertising networks about ad performance

Advertising & Google AdSense

To keep Poki Tap free and accessible to everyone, we display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks.

How Advertising Revenue Supports Poki Tap

The revenue generated from advertisements is used exclusively to cover our operational expenses, including:

  • Server hosting and maintenance to ensure fast, reliable access to our games
  • Bandwidth costs for delivering content to players worldwide
  • Development tools and software licenses needed to create and maintain our games
  • Security services to protect your data and our platform

As a small freelance group, these advertising revenues allow us to continue providing free entertainment without charging our users directly.

How AdSense Works

Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. This may include:

  • Showing personalized ads based on your interactions with our site and other websites
  • Using demographic information and interests to display relevant advertisements
  • Measuring ad performance and user engagement

Your Advertising Choices

You can control how personalized ads are shown to you:

  • Google Ads Settings: Visit Google's ad settings to manage your preferences
  • Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies
  • Ad Blocker Extensions: You can use ad blockers, though this directly impacts our ability to maintain the service
  • Opt-Out Tools: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page for additional options

Note: When you disable personalized ads, you may still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Improve Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance our games and website
  • Personalize Experience: To customize content and game recommendations
  • Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analytics and Research: To understand how users interact with our services and improve them
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We will share your information when you direct us to, such as when connecting to social media platforms.

Service Providers

We work with third-party companies and individuals who help us operate our services, including:

  • Hosting providers and cloud services
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Advertising networks (including Google AdSense)
  • Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information as described in this policy or with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to deliver relevant ads

Managing Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Most web browsers provide options to:

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal 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 its absolute security.

We regularly review our security practices and update our measures as needed to protect your information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request copies of your personal information
  • Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate
  • Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal information under certain conditions
  • Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at supper@pokitap.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for general audiences and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our service prior to the change becoming effective if the changes are significant.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any complaint or concern about privacy.