Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Understanding Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionality.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our anime discovery platform and improve our services.
Essential Cookies for Core Functionality
Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. These cookies enable basic features like secure login, account authentication, shopping cart functionality, and remembering your privacy preferences.
Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use performance cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and if users encounter error messages. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Analytics cookies help us understand user behavior, track popular anime content, and identify areas for improvement. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Personalization and Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings. They enable us to provide enhanced, personalized features and content recommendations.
Personalization cookies also remember your anime viewing preferences, watchlist items, and content ratings to provide better recommendations and a more tailored experience across your visits.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver relevant advertisements. They help us show you anime-related content and promotions that match your interests and prevent you from seeing the same ads repeatedly.
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
Third-Party Cookies and Partners
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services such as streaming partners, payment processors, social media platforms, and analytics providers. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.
We work with trusted partners who help us provide streaming services, process payments, and analyze website performance. Each partner has their own cookie policies and data practices that you should review.
Cookie Duration and Retention
Cookies may be either session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period). The duration depends on the cookie's purpose and your browser settings.
Session cookies are used for temporary functions like maintaining your login status during a browsing session. Persistent cookies remember your preferences and settings for future visits, typically lasting from a few days to several years.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience on our website.
Our cookie banner provides options to accept all cookies, decline optional cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Browser-Specific Cookie Controls
Each web browser provides different methods for managing cookies. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's privacy or security section. Popular browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, each with unique cookie management interfaces.
Disabling cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our platform, such as personalized recommendations, saved preferences, or secure account areas. We recommend allowing essential cookies for optimal functionality.
Mobile App Data Collection
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including device identifiers, app usage analytics, and local storage. These help us provide personalized anime recommendations and improve app performance.
Mobile data collection is governed by your device's privacy settings and our mobile app privacy policy. You can manage these preferences through your device settings or within the app's privacy section.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
We are committed to respecting user privacy preferences and continue to monitor developments in Do Not Track standards. You can always manage your tracking preferences through our cookie settings and browser controls.
International Cookie Compliance
We comply with international cookie laws and regulations, including the EU's ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements. Users in different regions may see different cookie consent options based on local legal requirements.
For users in the European Union, we provide granular cookie controls and obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies. California residents have additional privacy rights under the CCPA regarding personal information collection.
Cookie Security and Data Protection
We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and prevent unauthorized access. Cookies containing sensitive information are encrypted and transmitted over secure connections.
We regularly review our cookie practices and security measures to ensure compliance with current standards and protect user privacy. Any security incidents involving cookie data are handled according to our incident response procedures.
Updates to Cookie Practices
We may update our cookie practices and this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Material changes will be communicated through our website and email notifications.
We encourage users to review this cookie policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any policy updates.
Contact Information for Cookie Questions
If you have questions about our cookie practices, need help managing your preferences, or want to report cookie-related issues, please contact our privacy team at [email protected].
Our support team can assist with cookie settings, explain how different cookies affect your experience, and help you optimize your privacy preferences while maintaining full functionality of our anime platform.