INTRODUCTION
Welcome to animeupdates.com’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://animeupdates.com (the “Website”), regardless of where you visit it from. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Please refer to the Glossary section to understand the meaning of some of the terms used in this Privacy Policy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE
This Privacy Policy aims to give you information on how we collect and process your personal data through your use of this Website, including any data you may provide when you:
- create an account,
- subscribe to our newsletter,
- participate in surveys or competitions,
- or contact us directly.
It is important that you read this Privacy Policy together with any other privacy or fair processing notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data about you. This Privacy Policy supplements those notices and is not intended to override them.
CONTROLLER
We are the controller and responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, including requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact us using the details set out below.
CONTACT DETAILS
animeupdates.com
Email: contact@animeupdates.com
Website: https://animeupdates.com
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to your local data protection authority. However, we would appreciate the chance to address your concerns first, so please contact us directly.
CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND YOUR DUTY TO INFORM US OF CHANGES
We review our Privacy Policy regularly. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date amended accordingly.
It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please notify us if your personal data changes during your relationship with us.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. When you leave our Website, we encourage you to read the privacy notice of every site you visit.
THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU
“Personal data” means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include anonymous data.
We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you, including:
- Identity Data: first name, last name, username or similar identifier, date of birth.
- Contact Data: email address, billing/shipping address, telephone numbers.
- Financial Data: payment details (if subscriptions or purchases are offered).
- Transaction Data: details about payments, subscriptions, and services you have purchased.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone setting, location, operating system, and other technology used to access our Website.
- Profile Data: username, preferences, feedback, and any account-related details.
- Usage Data: information about how you use our Website, services, and content.
- Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our partners.
We may also collect, use, and share Aggregated Data such as statistical or demographic data. Aggregated Data may be derived from your personal data but is not considered personal data under the law, as it does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity.
We do not actively collect Special Categories of Personal Data (such as health data, religious beliefs, or political opinions). If you voluntarily provide this type of data, it will be handled strictly in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA
Where we need to collect personal data by law, or to provide a service or subscription you have requested, and you fail to provide that data, we may not be able to deliver the service.
HOW IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED?
We collect data in the following ways:
- Direct interactions – You may provide Identity, Contact, and Financial Data when you fill in forms, create an account, subscribe, participate in competitions, complete surveys, or contact us.
- Automated technologies or interactions – As you interact with our Website, we automatically collect Technical Data using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
- Third parties – We may receive Technical Data and analytics from service providers such as Google Analytics or advertising networks.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We only use your personal data when permitted by law. Most commonly, we will use your data:
- To perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you.
- Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests and your rights do not override those interests.
- Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
We will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications by email or text message. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
LEGITIMATE INTERESTS IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (LIA)
In some cases, we rely on “legitimate interests” as our legal basis for processing personal data. To ensure these interests do not override your rights, we carry out assessments that include:
- Identifying our interest and ensuring it is lawful.
- Evaluating whether the processing is necessary.
- Conducting a balancing test against your rights and freedoms.
- Implementing safeguards to minimize risks.
You may object to our reliance on legitimate interests at any time.