Privacy Policy for Animes

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

At Animes (accessible from https://animes.live), the privacy of our visitors is important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you create an account on our website:

• Email Address - used for account registration, verification, and password recovery.
• Username - used to identify you within the community.
• Password - stored in a securely hashed format. We never store plain-text passwords.

We also automatically collect the following non-personal information:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Anime watch history and watchlist preferences (for logged-in users)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account.
• To provide personalized features such as watchlists, watch history, and content recommendations.
• To allow you to participate in community features such as comments and ratings.
• To send account-related emails such as verification and password reset.
• To improve our website and user experience.

3. Data Protection

We take the security of your data seriously and implement the following measures:

• Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.
• Login forms are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA to prevent automated attacks.
• Session cookies are configured with secure flags (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite).
• Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• AniList OAuth - If you choose to link your AniList account, we receive your AniList profile information as authorized by you. We do not share your data with AniList beyond what is required for authentication.
• NOWPayments - If you choose to make a donation, payment processing is handled by NOWPayments. We do not store any payment or financial information on our servers.
• Cloudflare - We use Cloudflare for security and performance optimization.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Session Cookies - to keep you logged in during your visit.
• Preference Cookies - to remember your settings and preferences.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is only used to provide and improve our services as described in this policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@animes.live