Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Introduction

AnimeVault ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website animevault.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate and improve our service:

  • Email address — Only if you voluntarily join our community or subscribe to our newsletter. We never sell or share your email with third parties.
  • Usage analytics — We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes anonymized data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate geographic location. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
  • Referral data — If you participate in our referral program, we store a referral code linked to your account to track invitations.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — Uses first-party cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Local storage — We store your session token and preferences in your browser's local storage to maintain your logged-in state and track your unlock progress. This data never leaves your device except for API calls to our servers.
  • Cloudflare — Our site is hosted on Cloudflare, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes (e.g., bot detection).

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To track your community progress (PFP unlocks, referrals)
  • To send occasional newsletters (only if you opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To analyze site usage and improve our content
  • To prevent abuse and ensure site security

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on Cloudflare's infrastructure (Cloudflare D1 database). We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page or email [email protected].

Children's Privacy

AnimeVault is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page or email [email protected].