Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

👋 Introduction

WhereToWatch ("we," "our," "us," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website (the "Service").

We are an information tool that helps users discover where anime is legally available to stream across different platforms. We do not host anime content ourselves; we provide links and information about streaming services.

📋 Quick Note: This policy covers our current practices AND future changes (like affiliate links). We believe in transparency, so we've disclosed everything we might do.

📊 What Data We Collect

✉️ Email Addresses (When You Subscribe)

When you sign up for our newsletter through the email subscription form on our website, we collect:

Your email address
The date you subscribed
Which page you were on when you subscribed (homepage, anime detail page, etc.)

✅ What we DON'T collect: Your name, phone number, address, payment info, or any other personal details.

🔧 Technical Information (Automatic)

When you visit our website, we automatically receive technical information:

IP Address: Used for security and troubleshooting
Browser Type & Version: To ensure compatibility
Device Information: OS, screen size, etc.
Pages Visited: Which anime pages you browse
Time Spent: How long you stay on pages
Referrer: How you found us (search engine, link, etc.)

This is collected through our hosting provider and analytics tools (like Google Analytics).

🍪 Cookies & Tracking (Current & Future)

Right Now: We don't use cookies for tracking or profiling. However, our hosting provider and Google Analytics may use cookies automatically.

In The Future: We plan to use affiliate links to streaming platforms (Crunchyroll, Netflix, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video, etc.). When we do, cookies will help us:

Identify that a user came from our link
Track affiliate commissions (for us, not you)
Improve targeting and personalization

⚠️ Important: When we add affiliate cookies, we'll show you a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject it.

❌ What We DO NOT Collect

Credit card or payment information
Social Security numbers or IDs
Health, race, religion, or political information
Passwords (we don't have accounts)
Video/audio recordings
Biometric data

⚙️ How We Use Your Data

📧 Email Addresses

✅ Send newsletter updates
✅ Notify about new anime
✅ Announce platform changes
✅ Respond to your questions

🔧 Technical Data

✅ Keep website running
✅ Fix bugs and errors
✅ Improve performance
✅ Prevent fraud/attacks

📊 Analytics

✅ Understand user behavior
✅ See popular anime pages
✅ Track traffic sources
✅ Plan new features

💰 Affiliates (Future)

✅ Track affiliate clicks
✅ Earn commissions
✅ Improve recommendations
✅ Monetize the service

💡 Important: We will NEVER sell your email address or personal data to third parties. We use your data only for the purposes listed above.

🤝 Who We Share Your Data With

✅ We Share With:

Hosting Provider (Vercel): Hosts our website; sees technical data
Email Service Provider: Sends your newsletter; stores email securely
Google Analytics: Analyzes traffic (anonymized)
Affiliate Networks (Future): Crunchyroll, Netflix, etc. (tracking only, not email)
Legal Authorities (If Required): By law or court order

❌ We DO NOT Share With:

❌ Advertisers (unless you consent)
❌ Data brokers or marketers
❌ Your email to affiliate platforms
❌ Other businesses for profit
❌ Anyone without your consent

🔗 Affiliate Links & Commissions

Current Status: We don't have affiliate links yet.

Future Plans: We plan to use affiliate links to streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, HIDIVE, and Amazon Prime Video.

When We Add Affiliate Links:

🔹 We'll earn a commission if you subscribe through our link
🔹 Prices are NOT affected — you pay the same amount
🔹 We'll disclose which links are affiliates
🔹 Cookies will track conversions for commission purposes
🔹 Your email address is NOT shared with platforms
🔹 You can always visit platforms directly to avoid the link

Full Transparency: We need to monetize somehow. Affiliate commissions help us keep the service free and improve it over time. We only recommend platforms we actually use and trust.

🔒 Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

HTTPS Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted (SSL/TLS)
Secure Hosting: Vercel provides enterprise-grade security
Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access data
Regular Updates: Security patches applied automatically
No Passwords: You don't create an account, so no passwords to leak

⚠️ Disclaimer: No system is 100% secure. While we do our best, we can't guarantee absolute protection. Email us immediately if you suspect a breach: privacy@wheretothwatch.com

⏰ How Long We Keep Your Data

Email Addresses

Stored indefinitely in our database until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Then deleted within 30 days.

Analytics Data

Google Analytics keeps data for 26 months by default. We don't have direct control over this.

Server Logs

Technical logs (IP addresses, page visits) are kept for 90 days for security, then deleted.

Affiliate Cookies

Affiliate tracking cookies last 30-90 days (depending on the platform). Then deleted automatically.

⚖️ Your Privacy Rights

🌍 EU Users (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access: See what data we have about you
Delete: Request deletion of your email ("Right to be forgotten")
Correct: Update inaccurate information
Port: Get your data in a machine-readable format
Restrict: Limit how we use your data
Object: Opt-out of processing

To exercise these rights, email: gdpr@wheretothwatch.com (Response within 30 days)

🇺🇸 California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to:

Know: What personal data we collect
Delete: Request deletion of your data
Opt-Out: Opt-out of data "sales" (affiliate sharing)
Non-Discrimination: No penalties for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, email: ccpa@wheretothwatch.com (Response within 45 days)

🌎 All Users

Unsubscribe: Click the link at the bottom of any email
Disable Cookies: Use browser settings or our cookie banner
Contact Us: Ask questions about your data

👶 Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided their email address, we will delete it immediately.

Parents who believe their child provided data can contact us:

Email: privacy@wheretothwatch.com

🔗 Third-Party Links & Services

Our website contains links to external services like Crunchyroll, Netflix, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video, and others.

⚠️ Important: We are NOT responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. They have their own privacy policies. You should review them before sharing your information.

We also use these third-party services:

Vercel: Hosting (privacy policy at vercel.com)
Google Analytics: Traffic analysis (privacy policy at google.com)
Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery (privacy policy in their terms)

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Privacy Questions:
Email: emptywalletstartup@gmail.com

GDPR Requests (EU):
Email: emptywalletstartup@gmail.com

CCPA Requests (California):
Email: emptywalletstartup@gmail.com

General Support:
Email: emptywalletstartup@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7-10 business days.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our business evolves. When we make significant changes, we'll:

Update the "Last updated" date above
Notify you via email (for major changes)
Post the updated policy on this page

Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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