Privacy Policy

Global Edition — Effective March 2026
Registered Business: Aniyu Ventures | RC: 9158767 | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to AniYu ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the AniYu mobile application and associated services (collectively, the "Platform").

AniYu is developed and operated by Aniyu Ventures, a business registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 in the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Business Name Registration No. 9158767). AniYu operates globally and this Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws across all jurisdictions in which we operate, including but not limited to Nigeria, the European Union, the United States, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Southeast Asian territories.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register on the Platform, interact with its features, or contact us. This includes:

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services that may collect or process your information on our behalf:

1.4 Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners, including Google AdMob and Firebase, use cookies, software development kits (SDKs), advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID and Apple IDFA), and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information, deliver advertising, and improve the Platform. You may manage your advertising preferences through your device settings at any time.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

2.1 Purposes of Processing

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and Equivalent Frameworks)

For users in the European Union, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions requiring a lawful basis for data processing, we process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Where we rely on consent as a legal basis, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

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

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

3.2 Independent Content Creators

If you interact with content submitted by independent manga or content creators on the Platform, limited interaction data (such as read counts and engagement metrics) may be shared with those creators in aggregated, non-personally identifiable form.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required to do so by applicable law, court order, governmental request, or legal process, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AniYu, our users, or the public.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of all or substantially all of AniYu's assets, your personal data may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your data.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

AniYu operates globally. Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our third-party service providers such as Google Firebase and Cloudflare operate their infrastructure. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data transfer restrictions, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy wherever it is processed.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The following general retention periods apply:

When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

6. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You transmit personal information to and from the Platform at your own risk. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

7.1 Universal Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

7.2 European Union and UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, including:

You may exercise your GDPR rights by contacting us at aniyuhq@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

7.3 Nigerian Users (NDPR)

If you are located in Nigeria, you have rights under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) including the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, and the right to withdraw consent. To exercise your rights, contact us at aniyuhq@gmail.com.

7.4 California Users (CCPA)

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

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at aniyuhq@gmail.com with the subject line: California Privacy Rights Request.

7.5 Brazilian Users (LGPD)

If you are located in Brazil, you have rights under the Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados (LGPD) including rights of access, correction, anonymisation, portability, deletion, and information about sharing. To exercise your LGPD rights, contact us at aniyuhq@gmail.com.

7.6 Middle East Users

If you are located in the United Arab Emirates or Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we process your data in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 and the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) respectively. You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal data. Contact us at aniyuhq@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

7.7 Southeast Asian Users

If you are located in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, or Vietnam, we process your data in compliance with applicable local data protection laws including the Philippines Data Privacy Act, Indonesia Personal Data Protection Law, Thailand PDPA, and Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act. Contact us at aniyuhq@gmail.com to exercise your rights under applicable local law.

7.8 Account Deletion

You may review, update, or delete your account at any time through the account settings within the Platform or by contacting us at aniyuhq@gmail.com. Upon a verified deletion request, we will deactivate and delete your account and associated personal data from our active databases within 90 days, subject to any legal retention obligations.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

AniYu is not directed to children under the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. For users in the United States, we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will immediately deactivate the account and take reasonable steps to delete such data from our records. By using the Platform, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age, or that you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor user and have provided your consent for the minor's use of the Platform.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information without consent should contact us immediately at aniyuhq@gmail.com.

9. ADVERTISING AND YOUR CHOICES

AniYu's free tier is supported by advertising served through Google AdMob. AdMob and its partners may use advertising identifiers, cookies, and similar technologies to serve personalised advertisements based on your interests and usage behaviour.

You can manage your advertising preferences and opt out of personalised advertising at any time through the following methods:

Please note that opting out of personalised advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will continue to see non-personalised ads while using the free tier of the Platform. For more information about how Google uses data in advertising, please visit: policies.google.com/technologies/ads

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Platform. AniYu is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

11. DATA PROTECTION AND CONTACT

AniYu is committed to responsible data governance. As we grow our global user base, we are actively working toward formal Data Protection Officer (DPO) designation in accordance with GDPR requirements applicable to our scale of operations.

For all privacy-related enquiries, data rights requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy team:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days of receipt. For complex requests, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days and will notify you accordingly.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you through in-app notification, email (where provided), or by updating the effective date at the top of this document.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Nothing in this clause limits the application of mandatory data protection laws in your jurisdiction where required by applicable law, including the GDPR for EU users and the CCPA for California residents.

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