Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MangaLovers ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use manga-lovers.com (the "Service"). By using the Service you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

  • Account information you provide directly: username, email address, password (hashed), and optional profile data such as avatar or display name.
  • Usage information collected automatically: pages visited, chapters read, search queries, referring URL, time spent, and interactions with features such as comments, bookmarks, and ratings.
  • Device & technical information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen size, and language preference.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 4.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
  • Personalize content, language, and reading recommendations.
  • Authenticate users and protect against fraud, abuse, and bots.
  • Communicate with you about updates, security notices, and support requests.
  • Measure usage, diagnose issues, and improve performance.
  • Serve and measure advertising (see Section 5).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Legal Bases (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your information under one or more of the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, our legitimate interests (such as keeping the Service secure and operational), and compliance with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect functionality such as login persistence and reading progress.

5. Advertising and Third-Party Vendors

MangaLovers uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google and its partners use cookies and identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our Service and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You may also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.
  • We also use Google Analytics to understand how the Service is used. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:

  • Service providers who host, operate, or analyze the Service on our behalf, under confidentiality obligations.
  • Advertising partners, as described in Section 5.
  • Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, our users, or the public.
  • A successor in interest in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

7. Data Retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for a limited period necessary for security, abuse prevention, and statistical analysis. You can request deletion of your account at any time through our Contact page.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, restrict or object to certain processing, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including TLS encryption in transit and password hashing. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at support@manga-lovers.com or via the Contact page.

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