Last Updated: January 7, 2025
Effective Date: January 7, 2025
1. Introduction and Scope 📋
This Privacy Policy describes how Vostfree ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our free anime streaming platform ("Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all users of our Service, whether you access it with or without creating an account.
2. Information We Collect 📊
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:
🔹 Information You Provide Directly
- Account information (username, email address, password)
- Profile preferences and settings
- Comments, reviews, and other user-generated content
- Support inquiries and feedback
- Communication through our community channels
🔹 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and approximate location
- Viewing history and preferences
- Website usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
🔹 Information from Third Parties
- Analytics data from service providers
- Advertising network information
- Social media integration data (if applicable)
3. How We Use Your Information 🎯
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
🔸 Service Provision and Improvement
- Delivering anime streaming content and platform features
- Personalizing your viewing experience and recommendations
- Maintaining and improving platform performance
- Developing new features and services
🔸 Communication and Support
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Sending important service updates and notifications
- Facilitating community interactions and discussions
🔸 Legal and Security
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforcing our Terms of Service and community guidelines
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure 🤝
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 🍪
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
6. Data Security 🛡️
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and employee training
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention 📅
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods include:
- Account information: Until account deletion or extended inactivity
- Viewing history: Up to 2 years for personalization purposes
- Support communications: Up to 3 years for quality assurance
- Analytics data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
8. Your Privacy Rights 🎯
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
🔸 Access and Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a structured, commonly used format.
🔸 Correction and Update
Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
🔸 Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations and service requirements.
🔸 Restriction and Objection
Request restriction of processing or object to certain uses of your personal information.
9. Children's Privacy 👶
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. Parents who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers 🌍
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms to protect your privacy rights.
11. Third-Party Links and Services 🔗
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit or services you use.
12. Updates to This Policy 📝
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us 📧
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:
- Email: [email protected]
- Discord Community Server
- Twitter Support
- Contact page on our website
