Does Pokémon GO have access to my Google account?
Yes, Pokémon GO does have access to your Google account, but only if you have explicitly allowed it to do so by granting the necessary permissions during the sign-up or login process. By linking your Google account to Pokémon GO, you are giving the app access to certain information associated with your account, such as your name, email address, and profile picture.
Understanding Pokémon GO’s Access to Your Google Account
To determine the level of access Pokémon GO has to your Google account, you can check the Connected Apps tab in your Google account settings. If Pokémon GO is listed as having “Full account access”, it means the app has permission to view and manage your Google account information, including your email, contacts, and calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I use my Google account for Pokémon GO?
You can use your Google account to sign up for Pokémon GO and link it to your Pokémon GO account for easy login and account management.
Q2: Can I unlink my Google account from Pokémon GO?
Yes, you can unlink your Google account from Pokémon GO by visiting the Google connected apps settings page and removing Pokémon GO from the list of connected apps.
Q3: Does Pokémon GO take my information?
Pokémon GO collects a range of personal data, including your name, age, email address, and other information pulled from your Google account or other linked accounts.
Q4: Does Pokémon GO need Google services?
Pokémon GO requires Google Play Services on Android devices to process in-app purchases and other background tasks.
Q5: How do I de-authorize Pokémon GO from accessing my Google account?
To de-authorize Pokémon GO from accessing your Google account, go to the Google connected apps settings page, select Pokémon GO, and click Remove.
Q6: Why does Pokémon GO need access to my camera?
Pokémon GO requires camera access to use the AR feature, which allows you to view Pokémon in the real world using your device’s camera.
Q7: Do I need an email for Pokémon GO?
Yes, you need a Google email account or a Pokémon Trainer Club account to sign up for Pokémon GO.
Q8: What are the privacy risks of Pokémon Go?
Pokémon GO collects a range of personal and sensitive information, including geolocation data, contact information, and content you share or upload.
Q9: Does Pokémon Go invade privacy?
While Pokémon GO may not dig through your emails, it can track your location and collect other personal data.
Q10: Is Pokémon Go a safe app?
Pokémon GO encourages exercise and exploration, but it also poses safety risks, such as pedestrian accidents and predation, especially for children.
Q11: Why does Pokémon GO keep asking for access to my Google account?
Pokémon GO may ask for access to your Google account to log in and sync your account data.
Q12: Does deleting Pokémon GO delete my account?
No, deleting the Pokémon GO app does not delete your account; you can reactivate it by reinstalling the app and logging in.
Q13: How do I ungrant access to my Google account?
To ungrant access to your Google account, go to the Google connected apps settings page, select the app, and click Remove access.
Q14: Can I transfer my Pokémon GO account to another account?
Yes, you can transfer your Pokémon GO account to another account by linking to a Nintendo Account that is also linked to the desired Pokémon HOME account.
Q15: Is it OK to have 2 Pokémon GO accounts?
Having multiple Pokémon GO accounts is against the Terms of Service and may result in penalties, including account bans, but Niantic has been lenient with players who do not engage in cheating or hacking.