Privacy Policy

OkatuClubs is an anime community platform that lets fans discuss anime episode-by-episode. This policy explains how we handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Username (optional)

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.

Watch Activity

• Anime you're watching and your episode progress
• Group chats you join and create
• Watch streaks and completion data
• Anime reviews and ratings you submit

User Content

• Messages you post in episode discussions
• Kudos and reactions you give to others
• Friend connections and follow relationships

Technical Data

• Device type and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide the service: Enable group chats, discussions, and watch progress tracking
• Personalization: Match you with discussion rooms and recommend group chats
• Notifications: Send alerts about club activity, replies, and friend requests
• Safety: Detect and prevent abuse, spam, and policy violations
• Improvement: Analyze usage to improve features and fix issues

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We share data only in these circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile, messages, and reviews are visible to club members based on your privacy settings
• Service providers: We use Google Cloud to host our infrastructure. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

4. Cookies and Analytics

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session. These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use OkatuClubs. This helps us improve the service. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages you visit and time spent
• How you found us (search, direct, referral)
• General location (country/region level)
• Device and browser type

We have enabled IP anonymization to protect your privacy. Google Analytics data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Your Cookie Choices

• EU/EEA visitors: You will see a consent banner and can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies.
• All users: You can clear cookies in your browser settings at any time.
• Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Secure authentication
• Row-level data isolation between users
• Regular security assessments

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: View your data in your profile and settings
• Update: Edit your profile information anytime
• Privacy: Control profile visibility in settings
• Delete: Request account deletion to remove your personal data

To exercise these rights, use the Settings page or contact us through the feedback form.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data while your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Profile information is deleted immediately
• Discussion messages may be anonymized or deleted
• Some data may be retained for legal or safety purposes

8. Children's Privacy

OkatuClubs is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

OkatuClubs is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Use the feedback button in the app.