FANIME™ Privacy Policy

Fanime LLC (“Fanime,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.

By creating an account or using FANIME™ (the “Service”), you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, avatar, bio, links
• User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, images, videos, messages, uploads
• Communications: Support requests, feedback, surveys
• Optional Information: Phone number (if enabled) for verification/security/recovery
• Age Information: FANIME™ does not collect exact birthdates as a standard practice. In limited circumstances, we may request confirmation that a user meets applicable age requirements for access to age-restricted features. We rely primarily on user representations and observed behavior for enforcement.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Interactions, features used, timestamps, crash reports, engagement metrics
• Device/Technical Data: IP address, device identifiers, OS, browser type, app version
• Cookies/Similar Tech: Sessions, preferences, performance improvements

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics and Security Providers (e.g., Firebase or similar tools)
• Authentication Services (if social login options are enabled)
• Moderation and Safety Tools used to enforce platform rules

2. How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve FANIME™
• Provide personalized features and enforce platform rules
• Communicate updates, security notices, account messages
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud/abuse/illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce Terms/Guidelines

Fanime does not sell personal information.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

• Necessary to perform our contract with you
• Legitimate interests (security, platform improvement)
• Legal obligations
• Consent where required

4. Sharing of Information

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, security, communications, moderation
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect users/Fanime/public
• Business Transactions: Merger, acquisition, restructuring, asset sale
• With Your Consent: When you connect third-party services

We do not sell or rent user data to advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. Public Content and Visibility

Content you post in public areas may be visible to other users and may be shared or indexed externally. Avoid posting sensitive personal information you do not wish to make public.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Keep you logged in
• Remember preferences
• Measure usage and performance
• Improve platform functionality

You may control cookie usage through your browser/device settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain features.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

FANIME™ is intended for users 13+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn a user under 13 created an account, we will remove the account and associated data. Parents/guardians may contact fanimeapp@gmail.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards, but no system is completely secure. Use of the Service is at your own risk. Report suspected security issues to fanimeapp@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. Where required, we apply safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

11. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request data portability

California (CCPA/CPRA): You may request info about collection and request deletion without discrimination.

EEA/UK (GDPR): You may exercise rights or lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority by contacting fanimeapp@gmail.com.

12. Data Breach Response

Fanime maintains incident response procedures. If a breach occurs, we will notify affected users and regulators as required by law.

13. Third-Party Services

FANIME™ may link to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email, in-app notice, or website posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

Fanime LLC
Email: fanimeapp@gmail.com