Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AnimeCrusaders.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form Data: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address
• User Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports you submit
• Comments: If we enable comments, we may collect your name and email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser capabilities
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including clicks, scrolls, and time spent on pages
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Services: Data from Google Analytics about website usage
• Advertising Networks: Information from Google AdSense for ad personalization
• Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To Provide Services: Deliver the content and features you request
• To Improve User Experience: Understand how users interact with our site to make improvements
• To Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send updates (with consent), and provide support
• To Analyze Usage: Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• To Display Advertisements: Show relevant ads through Google AdSense
• To Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
• To Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• You can set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent
• Disabling cookies may affect site functionality

For more information on managing cookies, visit AllAboutCookies.org

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This section explains how advertising works on our site.

5.1 How Google AdSense Works

• Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• These advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings

5.2 Third-Party Advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info

5.3 Non-Personalized Ads

If you opt out of personalized ads, you may still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your interests. These ads may be based on factors like the content of the page you're viewing.

5.4 EU User Consent

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements for obtaining consent before using cookies for advertising purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services to help us provide and improve our website:

6.1 Google Analytics

• We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information
• You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6.2 Cloudflare

• We may use Cloudflare for content delivery and security
• Cloudflare may collect certain information to provide their services
• View Cloudflare's privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

6.3 Social Media Platforms

• Our website may contain links to social media platforms
• These platforms have their own privacy policies
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it.

7.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software updated
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers

7.2 Data Retention

• We retain personal information only as long as necessary
• Contact form submissions are deleted after 90 days
• Analytics data is retained according to Google's policies
• You can request deletion of your data at any time

7.3 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours via email (if available) and post a notice on our website.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

8.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

8.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@animecrusaders.com

9. Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is important to us.

• Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
• Parents/guardians can contact us to request deletion of their child's information

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

• We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., banner on homepage)
• Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Additional Information

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. However, you can control tracking through cookie settings and opt-out options described above.

California Shine the Light Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law.