Privacy
Policy

1. Information We Collect

AniCove collects minimal data necessary to provide the Service:

• Account Data: Username, email address, and hashed password when you create an account
• AniList Integration: If you connect your AniList account, we receive your public profile information and anime/manga lists
• Local Storage: Watch history, preferences, and playback progress are stored locally in your browser

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Provide and maintain your account functionality
• Synchronize your anime and manga progress with AniList
• Deliver a personalized browsing experience
• Improve the platform based on usage patterns

3. Data We Do Not Collect

AniCove does not:

• Track your browsing activity across other websites
• Sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
• Use advertising trackers or analytics that identify individual users
• Store payment information (the Service is entirely free)

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and local storage to save your preferences and watch history. These are essential for the Service to function and are not used for tracking purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

AniCove integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• AniList: For anime/manga list synchronization
• Cloudflare: For security and performance (Turnstile verification)
• Third-party video hosts: Content is streamed from external servers with their own data practices

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including password hashing, secure session management, and HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Local storage data (watch history, preferences) can be cleared through your browser settings. To request account deletion, contact us via our Discord community.

8. Children's Privacy

AniCove is not directed at 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 so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data deletion requests, reach us through our Discord community or via our GitHub repository.