1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit mangasololeveling.org:

• Voluntary Personal Information (PII): This includes data you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you use contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or leave comments. This information is used solely for the purpose it was provided (e.g., responding to your inquiries).
• Technical Data: We automatically collect certain technical information about your device and browsing activity. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, and pages viewed on our site. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (as detailed below) and is used for site improvement and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your collected information is used for the following purposes:

• Customer Service and Communication: To respond to your inquiries, feedback, and requests submitted through our contact forms or other communication channels. This also includes maintaining the functionality of features you interact with.
• Site Improvement and Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website, analyze traffic patterns, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize the layout and performance of our content. This helps us to enhance your browsing experience.
• Security: To protect the integrity and security of our website and users, including detecting and preventing fraudulent or malicious activity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

3.1 Consent Banner & Cookie Categories

• Consent Before Non-Essential Cookies: We are committed to user privacy. Therefore, a cookie consent banner is displayed upon your first visit. No non-essential cookies (those not strictly necessary for the site's basic function) will be set until you explicitly accept them.
• Granular Choices: Our cookie consent interface allows you to make granular choices. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or select individual categories such as Functional, Analytics, or Advertising cookies.
• Easy Withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. A "Cookie Settings" link (or similar) will be available in the site footer, allowing you to easily manage your preferences. Revoking consent will remove non-essential cookies from your device.

3.2 Cookie Details

Here’s a breakdown of the types of cookies we may use:

4. Third-Party Vendors

We may integrate services from trusted third-party vendors for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), security scanning, and other functionalities. These vendors are carefully selected and receive only the data necessary to perform their contracted tasks. They are contractually prohibited from using this data for any other purpose.

5. Your Choices and Opt-Out

You have control over your information and cookie preferences:

• Cookie Management: You can adjust your cookie preferences via our consent banner settings, or directly through your web browser's settings. Please refer to your browser's Help section for detailed instructions on how to manage cookies.
• Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available for most modern browsers.
• Advertising Opt-Out: To opt out of interest-based advertising cookies from many third-party advertisers, you can visit resources like www.aboutads.info/choices (for US-based advertising) or www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU-based advertising).

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Compliance

We are committed to complying with CalOPPA, which requires commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. Our policy ensures:

• Conspicuous Posting: Our Privacy Policy link is clearly displayed in the footer of every page on our website.
• "Do Not Track" Signals: We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from web browsers.

8. Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs)

We adhere to the Fair Information Practice Principles, which are a set of widely accepted concepts for ethical information handling. We provide mechanisms for clear notice, choice, access, data security, and enforcement as outlined in this comprehensive policy, ensuring your rights to access and correct your data are respected.

9. CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, for any newsletters or commercial emails we send, we ensure that:

• Headers are accurate and not misleading.
• The email clearly identifies that it is an advertisement (if applicable).
• A physical mailing address for our business is included.
• We promptly honor unsubscribe requests from our email lists.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page will indicate the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. For significant changes, we may provide more prominent notice (e.g., a banner on the website or an email notification).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, requests regarding your data, or wish to change your cookie consent, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]