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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2026. Learn how VoidAnime collects, uses, and protects your personal data.
Introduction
VoidAnime ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using VoidAnime, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:
Account Information
Email address, username, and avatar image when you create an account.
Profile Data
Bio, anime lists, reviews, ratings, rankings, and any content you submit.
Usage Data
Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and interactions.
Device Information
Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services — including anime tracking, recommendations, and community features.
- To personalize your experience — including content suggestions and targeted advertising via Google AdSense.
- To communicate with you — including service updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with consent).
- To analyze usage patterns and trends to improve platform performance and user experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and context:
Consent
We process data based on your consent for marketing communications and optional profile features.
Contract
Processing is necessary to fulfill our Terms of Service and provide the features you request.
Legitimate Interests
We process usage data for analytics, security, and service improvement based on our legitimate interests.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Google AdSense: We share cookie data and anonymized usage signals for interest-based advertising. You can customize ad preferences at Google's Ad Settings page.
- Analytics providers: Anonymized aggregated data is shared with our analytics partners to understand platform usage.
- Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Account data (profile, lists, reviews) is retained until you delete your account.
- Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months.
- Log data is retained for 12 months for security analysis.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Opt-Out of Sale
We do not sell personal data, but you can opt out of interest-based advertising.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Encryption in transit via TLS/SSL and encryption at rest for sensitive data.
- Strict access controls — only authorized personnel can access user data.
- Regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Anonymization and pseudonymization of data where possible.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and equivalent safeguards under applicable law.
Children's Privacy
VoidAnime is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with data, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or through a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will always reflect the most recent version.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.