Privacy Policy

2. Data We Collect

• Account data: Email address, username or display name, and profile image when you create or use an account.
• Usage & device data: IP address, user-agent, language, timestamps, referrer, pages viewed, and similar technical information.
• Analytics & advertising data: Analytics measurement data and, where applicable, advertising delivery and interaction data.
• Content & metadata: Comics, images, titles, descriptions, language editions, reactions, subscriptions, reports, and related publishing information.
• Local device data: Cookies, local storage, Service Worker cache, and similar technologies used for preferences, sessions, performance, and anonymous interactions.

3. How We Use Data

• Provide and operate Comiiic, including reading, creating, uploading, publishing, sharing, account features, and language switching.
• Remember preferences and improve the user experience, performance, reliability, and accessibility of the service.
• Protect the service and its users, prevent abuse, investigate reports, and restrict or remove content that violates our policies.
• Measure traffic, usage, engagement, and performance so we can understand and improve Comiiic.
• Deliver and measure advertising where advertising features are enabled.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Technologies We Use

• Cookies & localStorage may be used for session state, language and interface preferences, anonymous interactions, and other service functionality.
• Service Worker may cache certain static assets and images to improve performance and resilience. You can clear cached data through your browser.
• Firebase services may be used for authentication, databases, file storage, hosting, and other infrastructure required to operate Comiiic.
• Google Analytics may be used to understand site usage, such as visits, devices, pages, and events. Data is processed according to Google's applicable settings and policies.
• Google AdSense or similar advertising services may be used for ad delivery and measurement. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies subject to applicable settings, consent requirements, and their own policies.

5. Legal Bases (EEA/UK)

Where applicable, we rely on legitimate interests, performance of a contract, consent, and compliance with legal obligations as legal bases for processing personal data.

6. How We Share Data

We may share data with service providers that help us operate, secure, analyze, host, or improve Comiiic. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transaction.

7. Data Retention

We retain account and content data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service or while your account remains active. Certain logs, analytics data, security records, and legally required records may be retained for different periods depending on their purpose and applicable requirements.

8. International Data Transfers

Comiiic is available internationally. Your information may be processed in countries with data protection laws different from those in your country. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used for international transfers.

9. Your Choices & Rights

• You can manage cookies and site data through your browser and clear local storage or cached data when desired.
• Where available, you can manage advertising preferences or opt out of certain personalized advertising.
• Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or portability of your personal data.
• Where processing is based on consent, you may have the right to withdraw that consent.
• Depending on applicable law, you may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights to know or access, correct, or delete certain personal information and to opt out of certain forms of sale or sharing where applicable. To make a privacy request, contact us at contact@comiiic.com.

11. Children's Privacy

Comiiic is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, or under another minimum age where required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data in violation of applicable requirements, please contact us.

12. Security

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect information, including access controls and encryption in transit where appropriate. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

13. Third-Party Services & Links

Comiiic may use or link to third-party services. Their handling of information is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we may update the “Last updated” date and provide additional notice where appropriate.

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