Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information AnimeSeki ("we," "us," or "our") collects, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using animeseki.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

• Name, email address, shipping and billing address, and phone number when you place an order or create an account
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers — we do not store your full card details)
• Messages or inquiries you send us through our contact form or email

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you navigate the website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping notifications
• Communicate with you about your orders, pre-orders, and backorders
• Respond to your questions and customer service requests
• Send promotional emails if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve our website and shopping experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Shopify: Our store is built on Shopify, which processes and stores order and account data on our behalf. See Shopify's privacy policy at shopify.com/legal/privacy.
• Payment processors: We use trusted third-party payment providers to securely process transactions. They receive only the information necessary to complete your payment.
• Shipping carriers: We share your name and shipping address with carriers (such as USPS, UPS, or FedEx) to fulfill your order.
• Analytics providers: We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business transfers: In the event of a sale or merger of AnimeSeki, your information may be transferred to the new owner, who will be bound by this Privacy Policy.

4. We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our website is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Keeping items in your cart and remembering your session
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Delivering relevant content and ads (if applicable)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website, including the shopping cart.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including fulfilling orders, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations. If you would like us to delete your personal information, please contact us at support@animeseki.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at support@animeseki.com and we will promptly delete it.

9. Notice to California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information, so no opt-out is necessary.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@animeseki.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Your Choices

• Email marketing: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send. Note that transactional emails related to your orders (such as order confirmations and shipping notifications) are not affected by unsubscribing.
• Data deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at support@animeseki.com.
• Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

support@animeseki.com