Privacy Policy

Kanto Post (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Who We Are

Kanto Post is an independent online publication covering the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, collectibles, and related news, guides, features, and reviews.

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

Email: callum@kantopost.com

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

  • Contact us by email
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave comments (where available)
  • Submit news tips or enquiries

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Kanto Post, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source
  • General location based on IP address

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content.

Cookies

Kanto Post uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Measure site performance
  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Improve website functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

Kanto Post uses third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website.

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to Kanto Post and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative.

Analytics

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use Kanto Post.

Analytics providers may collect information including:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device information
  • Browser information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Referral websites

This information is used only to improve the website and reader experience.

Some articles may contain affiliate links.

If you purchase a product through one of these links, Kanto Post may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial coverage, opinions, or recommendations.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content from third-party websites, including:

  • YouTube
  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • Reddit
  • Instagram
  • Bluesky

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These services may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates and news from Kanto Post.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your Rights

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at callum@kantopost.com.

Children’s Privacy

Kanto Post is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that we can remove it where appropriate.

Our website may link to external websites that are not operated by Kanto Post.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process personal information, please contact:

Kanto Post

Email: callum@kantopost.com