Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Anime Review ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy applies to our website at https://animereview.org and all related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you use our contact form.
• Comments: Name, email, and comment content when you submit comments on reviews.
• Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Cookies: Session cookies and persistent cookies for functionality and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent).
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Services

We use various Google services:

• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. Manage Ad Settings.
• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis. Opt-out of Google Analytics.
• Google News: Our content may appear on Google News platforms.

5.2 External Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics).
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense for serving advertisements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 For All Users

• Access and request copies of your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.
• Disable cookies through browser settings.

8.2 For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to data portability.
• Right to restrict processing.
• Right to object to processing.
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8.3 For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected.
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed.
• Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data).
• Access your personal information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website is intended for a general audience aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Some anime content reviewed on our site may contain themes suitable for mature audiences (violence, adult themes).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@animereview.org. We will promptly delete such information.

For users aged 13-17, we recommend parental guidance when browsing anime reviews, as some content may not be suitable for all ages.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
• Secure database storage.
• Regular security assessments.
• Limited access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Email: contact@animereview.org
• Website: Contact Form