Privacy Policy for ManhwaHub.de

Effective Date: January 8, 2026
Last Updated: January 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ManhwaHub.de (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://manhwahub.de.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Username, email address, and password (if you create an account)
  • Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, bio, and preferences
  • Communication Data: Comments, reviews, ratings, and messages you post

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, reading history, bookmarks, favorites, and time spent on site
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)

2.3 Content You Provide

  • Comments and reviews on manga/manhwa/anime
  • User-generated content, lists, and recommendations
  • Ratings and feedback

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Service Delivery: Providing access to manga, manhwa, and anime content
  • Personalization: Recommending content based on your reading history and preferences
  • Account Management: Creating and managing your user account
  • Communication: Sending updates about new chapters, series, and site features
  • Community Features: Enabling comments, reviews, and social interactions
  • Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our site to improve services
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to provide services you’ve requested
  • Legitimate Interests: Our legitimate business interests that don’t override your rights
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (login sessions, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (language, theme, layout preferences)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and performance
  • Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements

5.2 Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (remain for specific periods: 1 day to 1 year)

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information:

6.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics or similar services to analyze website traffic

6.2 Advertising Networks

  • Third-party ad networks may display advertisements on our site

6.3 Content Delivery

  • CDN services to deliver images and content efficiently

6.4 Social Media Integration

  • Social sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Twitter, etc.

6.5 Comment Systems

Important: These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

8. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

8.2 Correction

  • Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile

8.3 Deletion

  • Request deletion of your account and associated data

8.4 Restriction

  • Request limitation of how we process your data

8.5 Objection

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

8.6 Withdraw Consent

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

8.7 Complaint

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your contact email]

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account remains active
  • Necessary to provide services
  • Required by legal obligations
  • Legitimate business purposes exist

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Comments and Reviews: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Account Data: Until you delete your account, then retained for 30 days
  • Login Cookies: 2 days to 2 weeks (if “Remember Me” is selected)
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including

  • Encryption of sensitive data (passwords, payment information)
  • Secure HTTPS connection
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Some manga/manhwa content may be age-restricted. Users must be of appropriate age to access mature content in their jurisdiction.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
  • Other legally approved mechanisms

13. Copyright and DMCA

13.1 Copyright Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material on our site
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • Physical or electronic signature

13.2 DMCA Contact

[Your DMCA contact email or designated agent information]

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be notified via:

  • Email notification (if you have an account)
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Pop-up notification upon login

Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: [Your contact email]
Website: https://manhwahub.de
Contact Form: [Link to contact page]

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
[Name and contact information]

Mailing Address:
[Your physical address or registered business address]

16. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

16.1 European Union (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

EU Representative (if applicable): [Contact information]

16.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights, including

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

16.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

17. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. You can control tracking through cookie settings and browser preferences.

18. Consent

By using ManhwaHub.de, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

For the most current version of this Privacy Policy, please visit https://manhwahub.de/privacy-policy.