Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Welcome to AnimeRareFinds. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

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

• Create an account or register on our website
• Make a purchase or inquiry
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
• Post comments or reviews

This information may include:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing address)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Payment information (credit card details, PayPal information)
• Purchase history and preferences
• Communications with our customer service team
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or source
• Clicks, scrolls, and other interactions with our website

We collect this information using cookies, pixels, and other similar technologies. For more information on our use of cookies, please see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

• Business partners, such as payment processors and shipping companies
• Social media platforms, if you interact with our social media pages or use social media login features
• Advertising and analytics providers
• Public databases or publicly available sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Communicate with you about your orders, inquiries, and account
• Personalize your experience on our website
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Develop new products, services, and features

2.2 For Marketing and Promotional Purposes

• Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Inform you about special offers, events, or new products
• Show you relevant advertisements on our website and third-party sites
• Conduct surveys and collect feedback

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

2.3 For Legal and Security Purposes

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property, as well as those of our users and the public
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and other potentially illegal or prohibited activities

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

3.1 Service Providers

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

• Payment processors (to process your payments)
• Shipping and fulfillment providers (to deliver your orders)
• Customer service providers
• Marketing and advertising partners
• Analytics providers
• Email service providers
• Website hosting and maintenance providers

These service providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide their services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government requests). We may also disclose your information to enforce our Terms and Conditions, protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or those of our users or others.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be turned off. They typically are set only in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
• Performance cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this information to improve our website and enhance your browsing experience.
• Functional cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
• Targeting/advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner when you first visit our website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, which allow you to delete existing cookies and prevent new cookies from being placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4.3 Third-Party Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to analyze how users use our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. They may also use this information to provide us with aggregated data about user behavior and to help us improve our website.

We also work with third-party advertising partners, such as Facebook, to manage our advertising on other sites. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Some of the security measures we use include:

• Encryption of sensitive information
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Our legal obligations
• The existence of any legal claims or complaints
• The nature of the information and potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure

When we no longer need to use your personal information, we will either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of consent: If we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries other than your country of residence, including the United Kingdom, where our servers are located. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the countries to which it is transferred.

By using our website and providing your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Contact Us

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible and will make every effort to resolve any issues in a timely manner.