Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 20, 2024
Welcome to Aniground. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.aniground.com and use our services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with us, you may provide:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, and any additional information you provide when contacting us.
- Preferences: Your anime preferences or submissions when participating in polls, forms, or feedback.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect information automatically:
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the Site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device model.
- Usage Data: Details about your interactions with the Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve functionality and analytics. See Section 7 for our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Recommending anime series tailored to your preferences.
- Enhancing user experience and website functionality.
2.2 Communication
- Responding to your inquiries via email at [email protected]
- Sending newsletters or updates about anime recommendations (if opted in).
2.3 Analytics and Customization
- Monitoring Site usage to understand user behavior and improve content.
- Customizing recommendations based on your preferences.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:
3.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, and email services. These providers have access to your data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.
3.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Usage data collected for analytics is anonymized and retained for internal analysis.
5. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
5.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
5.2 Rectification
You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
5.3 Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
5.4 Restriction and Objection
You can request the restriction of data processing or object to data usage for specific purposes.
5.5 Data Portability
You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
5.6 Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Secure server hosting.
- Encrypted data transmission (e.g., SSL).
- Regular security audits and updates.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website performance. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core Site functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site.
- Preference Cookies: Store your anime preferences for better recommendations.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies when visiting external sites.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access our Site outside of India, please note that your data may be transferred and processed in India or other countries with different data protection laws.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Please review it periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Aniground
Email: [email protected]
Address: C-wing, 1705/06, Indraprasth, New Golden Nest, Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra
By using www.aniground.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.