1. Who we are
Chat Anime operates chatanime.net. In this policy, "we", "us" and "Chat Anime" refer to the service, and "you" refers to every visitor or user.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share information when you visit the website or use any Chat Anime feature.
3. Information you give us
We collect the details you provide directly, such as an email address, display name, age confirmation and preferences you set for your companion.
4. Conversation content
Messages you send to companions are stored so the character can remember context. This content is linked to your account and is not shown publicly.
5. Automatic information
When you visit, we receive standard data such as browser type, device type, approximate region, pages viewed and time spent on the site.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar storage to keep you signed in, remember settings and understand how the site is used. You can block cookies in your browser, though some features may stop working.
7. Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to count visits and measure which pages are useful. These tools receive aggregated or pseudonymous data.
8. How we use information
We use information to run the service, personalize companion replies, keep the platform safe, answer support requests and improve features.
9. Legal bases
Where required by law, we process data on the basis of contract performance, legitimate interest, legal obligation or your consent.
10. No sale of chat content
We do not sell your personal conversations to anyone.
11. Service providers
We share limited data with trusted vendors who host, secure or support the service. They may only use it to perform services for us.
12. Payment partners
If you purchase extra features, payments are handled by third-party processors. We do not store full card numbers.
13. Legal disclosures
We may disclose information if required by law, court order or to protect the rights, safety and property of users or Chat Anime.
14. Business transfers
If Chat Anime is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
15. Data retention
We keep account data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to meet legal and security needs.
16. Deleting your data
You can delete your chat history or your whole account at any time. Deleted content is removed from active systems within 30 days.
17. Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls and monitoring. No system is perfectly secure, but we work hard to protect your information.
18. Age restriction
Chat Anime is only for people aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors and will delete it if we learn of it.
19. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than yours. We use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
20. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, export, restrict or delete your personal data, and to object to processing.
21. California residents
California residents may request details about categories of personal information collected and may opt out of any sale or sharing as defined by law.
22. EEA and UK residents
If you are in the EEA or UK, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
23. Marketing messages
We only send promotional emails if you agree. Every message includes an unsubscribe link.
24. Third-party links
Our pages may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
25. Do Not Track
Browsers offer Do Not Track signals with no common standard. We currently do not respond to them, but you can control cookies directly.
26. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version, and significant changes will be highlighted on the site.
27. Contact
Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy@chatanime.net.