Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to ToonTube. This Privacy Policy explains how ToonTube Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website toontube.co and use our services, including reading webcomics, purchasing content, and interacting with our platform.
By accessing or using ToonTube, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access the platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when registering, making purchases, or contacting us:
- Name and email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
- Account credentials
- Profile information and preferences
- Phone number (for shipping notifications)
Automatically Collected Data
When you access ToonTube, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Reading history and preferences
- Referring URLs and search terms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Third-Party Data
We may receive information about you from third parties, including social login providers (Google, Discord, Apple), payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), and analytics services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our agreement with you
- Consent: When you opt-in to marketing communications or non-essential cookies
- Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and service improvement
- Legal Obligation: When required by applicable law
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process transactions and send related information
- Fulfill and ship physical merchandise orders
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Respond to customer service requests
- Improve our website and services
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Stripe: Payment processing
- PayPal: Alternative payment processing
- Firebase (Google): Authentication and hosting
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Shipping Carriers: To fulfill physical orders
- Legal Authorities: When required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Your Rights (All Users)
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Additional Rights for EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority
Data Protection Contact: [email protected]
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted by the CCPA.
To submit a request, email [email protected] with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as follows:
- Account Data: Until you delete your account
- Transaction Records: 7 years (for tax and legal compliance)
- Marketing Preferences: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: 26 months
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. For transfers from the EEA, we use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
13. Children's Privacy
ToonTube is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
14. Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track ("DNT") signals sent by your browser. When we detect a DNT signal, we will limit tracking to essential functionality only.
15. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email and by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
ToonTube Inc.
Privacy Inquiries: [email protected]
General Support: [email protected]
Website: toontube.co
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