Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

At Manga Buddy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and other contact details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Manga Buddy, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Understand and analyze how you use our website
• Develop new features and functionality
• Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and news
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Process your requests and respond to your inquiries
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting
• Data analysis
• Email delivery
• Customer support

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers

If Manga Buddy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@mangabuddy.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Manga Buddy is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using Manga Buddy, you consent to such transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Your Consent

By using Manga Buddy, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@mangabuddy.com

General Inquiries: support@mangabuddy.com