Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to AnimeOnline ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website animeonline.vercel.app. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways: • Log Data: When you visit our site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent. • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. • Third-Party Data: We use the Jikan API (MyAnimeList data) and the AniList API to display anime information, and public RSS feeds to show news headlines. We do not store any personal data from these sources. • My List: Anime you save to "My List" is stored only in your own browser (localStorage). It never leaves your device and you can clear it at any time. • Screenshot search: Images you search on the "Find by Screenshot" page are sent directly from your browser to trace.moe to find a match. We do not receive or store them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: • Operate and maintain our website • Improve and personalize your experience • Analyze usage patterns to enhance content • Comply with legal obligations
4. Ads, Embeds & Affiliate Links
AnimeOnline does not show ads and does not use advertising cookies. Videos on our "Watch Free" pages are embedded from official YouTube channels using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com); YouTube's privacy policy applies when you play them. Affiliate links: some outbound links (for example to Crunchyroll or Amazon) are affiliate links. If you sign up or buy something through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Donations through Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee or UPI are handled entirely by those services.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
6. Data Retention
We retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service. We will retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page or email us at: support@animeee.online