🔒 Legal Document — Effective May 6, 2026

Privacy Policy

How PocketCoins.live collects, uses, and protects your information.

📅 Last updated: May 6, 2026

Plain-English Summary: PocketCoins.live is a free informational website. We don't sell your data. We don't require registration. We use standard analytics tools (Google Analytics, StatCounter) to understand how visitors use our site, and we display no paid advertising. Read on for the full legal details.

1. Who We Are

PocketCoins.live ("we", "us", "our") is an independent informational website providing guides, tips, and resources related to the Pocket FM audio platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Pocket FM or its parent company.

Our website is accessible at https://pocketcoins.live/. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@pocketcoins.live

2. Data We Collect

PocketCoins.live does not require you to create an account or submit any personal information to use our website. However, certain data is collected automatically when you visit.

2.1 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, the following data may be collected automatically:

Data Type Examples Purpose
Usage data Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, clicks Understand how visitors use the site
Device data Browser type, operating system, screen resolution Optimize site display across devices
Referral data Which website or search engine referred you Understand traffic sources
Approximate location Country, region (derived from IP address) Understand geographic audience distribution
IP address Your device's internet address Security, fraud prevention, approximate location

2.2 Data You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via email (e.g., to report an issue or ask a question), we collect the information you include in your message — typically your email address and the content of your inquiry. We use this solely to respond to your message.

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect your name, address, or phone number
  • We do not collect payment information of any kind
  • We do not collect your Pocket FM account credentials
  • We do not require account registration
  • We do not collect data from children under 13

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • Website analytics: To understand which pages are most useful, how visitors navigate the site, and where we can improve content
  • Technical performance: To identify and fix errors, slow-loading pages, or broken links
  • Security: To detect and prevent malicious traffic, spam, or abuse
  • Content improvement: To understand which guides are most helpful and prioritize updates accordingly
  • Communication: To respond to emails or support requests you send us

We do not use your data for advertising profiling, behavioral targeting, or any form of automated decision-making that affects you legally.

4. Cookies & Tracking

PocketCoins.live uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types:

Cookie Type Provider Purpose Duration
Analytics Google Analytics 4 Track page views, sessions, user behavior Up to 2 years
Analytics StatCounter Real-time visitor counting and traffic analysis Session / up to 1 year
Functional PocketCoins.live Remember UI preferences (e.g., active tab) Session only

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use any part of PocketCoins.live — all content remains fully accessible.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on PocketCoins.live. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics 4 Website traffic analytics policies.google.com/privacy
StatCounter Real-time visitor analytics statcounter.com/privacy-policy
Google Fonts Typography (Inter font) policies.google.com/privacy
Google Search Console Search performance monitoring (admin only) policies.google.com/privacy

💡 External links: Our guides contain links to third-party websites including Google Play, Apple App Store, Reddit, and Pocket FM. Once you leave PocketCoins.live, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Analytics providers: Aggregated, anonymized usage data is shared with Google Analytics and StatCounter as described in Section 5. This data cannot be used to identify you individually.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PocketCoins.live, its users, or the public.
  • Business transfer: If PocketCoins.live is acquired, merged, or its assets are transferred, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via a prominent notice on our website.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object: Object to processing of your data for analytics purposes
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

For California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know: Request disclosure of personal information collected about you
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
  • Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale of personal information — note: we do not sell personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pocketcoins.live. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Analytics data (Google Analytics): Retained for 14 months by default, then automatically deleted per Google's data retention settings
  • StatCounter logs: Retained for the period set in our StatCounter account settings (maximum 500 page view log on free plan)
  • Email correspondence: Retained for up to 2 years, then deleted unless required for ongoing legal matters
  • Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes

9. Children's Privacy

PocketCoins.live is not directed at 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 believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@pocketcoins.live and we will delete that information promptly.

If you are between 13 and 16 years of age and located in the EU, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal data from you.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption on all pages (SSL/TLS)
  • Regular security reviews of third-party integrations
  • Restricted access to any collected data
  • No storage of sensitive personal data on our servers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of PocketCoins.live after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Version History

Version Date Changes
1.0 January 1, 2026 Initial policy published
1.1 May 6, 2026 Added StatCounter to third-party services; updated cookie table

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

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Privacy Inquiries

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. For GDPR erasure or access requests, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.

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