Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account on xbato.co.uk, we may collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Reading preferences and bookmarks
- Account settings and configurations
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Services: Enable manga reading, bookmarking, and progress tracking
- Improve Experience: Personalize content recommendations and user interface
- Communication: Send updates about new manga releases and platform features
- Analytics: Understand user behavior to improve our platform
- Security: Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- Hosting and content delivery networks
- Analytics services
- Email service providers
- Security and anti-fraud services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
- Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with firewalls and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us provide a better experience.
How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Export your data in a portable format
Correction and Updates
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Update your account information
Deletion
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Close your account permanently
Objection and Restriction
- Object to certain uses of your data
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us or visit your account settings on xbato.co.uk.
7. Children's Privacy
Batoto is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.
We will:
- Notify users of significant changes via email or website notice
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Provide a summary of key changes when applicable
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Use our contact form for privacy-related inquiries
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