Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how AnimeNova (“we”, “us”, or “the site”) collects and uses information when you visit. It reflects the technologies actually implemented on the site at the time of writing. Where a practice is still being finalized or depends on operator configuration, it is flagged clearly below.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that AnimeNova links to — including video providers, ad networks, and PayPal — each of which has its own privacy policy.

• Account information. If you register, we store the email or username and a hashed password you provide, plus your display activity (comments, reactions). Authentication is handled by our backend (PocketBase).
• Anonymous usage data. We generate a random, anonymous session identifier stored in your browser and send it with basic page information (page type, anime or episode identifier, and path) to count visits. This identifier is not linked to your name or email.
• Information you publish. Comments and reactions you post are stored and displayed on the site.
• Donation information. If you make a donation, the transaction is processed by PayPal. AnimeNova does not collect or store your card or PayPal account details.

The site uses the following cookies and browser storage:

• Consent cookie (cc_cookie). Stores your cookie category choices (Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Platform Analytics).
• Analytics cookies. Google Analytics 4 may set cookies (such as _ga) only if you grant the Analytics category. By default, analytics loads in a cookieless mode.
• Visitor session. A random anonymous session ID is kept in your browser’s local storage (animenova_sid) for up to one year.
• Authentication. When you sign in, an authentication token is stored in your browser so you stay logged in.
• Third-party cookies. Advertising networks and other third parties (see below) may set their own cookies. These are governed by those providers’ policies.

AnimeNova uses Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate traffic and usage. Google Analytics is configured with Consent Mode v2, which means it loads in a cookieless state by default and only stores analytics cookies after the Analytics category is granted. Information sent includes the page path, referrer, and an anonymous client identifier assigned by Google.

Separately, AnimeNova’s own anonymous visitor counter records page views using a locally generated session ID. It does not collect names, emails, or precise locations.

AnimeNova displays advertising from third-party ad networks. These currently include Adsterra (a popunder on the homepage, a social bar, and banner ads) and linked promotional banners. These networks may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to measure and, where applicable, personalize ads, in accordance with their own policies.

• To operate, maintain, and improve the site and its features.
• To understand which pages and titles are popular (in aggregate).
• To display comments and reactions you submit.
• To display advertising that helps cover hosting and operating costs.
• To respond to account, support, and copyright requests.

Depending on where you live, privacy laws such as the GDPR (EU/EEA, UK), CalOPPA/CCPA (California), and others may give you rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us through the Contact page and identify yourself and the request.

You can also limit tracking through your browser settings — for example, by blocking third-party cookies, using “Do Not Track” signals, or installing content blockers. Note that some ad blockers may prevent the anonymous visitor counter from loading.

Account data is kept for as long as your account is active. Anonymous visit data is aggregated and kept for analytics purposes. Comments remain visible until removed by you or a moderator. Specific retention periods for third-party ad and analytics data are set by those providers.

Some advertising shown on the site is intended for adult audiences and is labeled accordingly. AnimeNova is not directed at children under the age required by applicable law, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us so it can be removed.

We may update this Privacy Policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “last updated” date below. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Questions about this policy can be sent through the Contact page. For copyright concerns specifically, see the Copyright / DMCA page.

Last updated: October 31, 2026.