Overview
AniCodle ("we", "us", or "our") operates anicodle.com. This page explains how we handle information when you use the site, specifically around advertising cookies and third-party services. We keep things simple: we don't collect personal data ourselves, but third-party services we use may.
Information We Collect
AniCodle does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information on its own servers. All game progress and preferences (streaks, ad-free status, theme settings) are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and never leave your device.
However, the following third-party services are embedded on this site and may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — tracks anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, session duration, country). No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Google AdSense — displays advertisements and may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
- Gumroad — used to verify ad-free license keys. Only contacted when you submit a license key; no data is shared automatically.
Advertising & Cookies
AniCodle uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time using the following resources:
- Google Ads Settings — manage your Google ad personalization preferences
- AboutAds.info — opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
If you have not opted out of third-party ad serving, cookies from other ad networks may also be used to serve ads on this site.
Third-Party Vendors & Ad Networks
The following third-party vendors and ad networks may serve ads or collect data on AniCodle:
| Vendor | Purpose | Opt-Out / Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertising, personalized ads via cookies | Privacy Policy · Opt Out |
| Google Analytics | Anonymous usage analytics | Browser Opt-Out |
| Gumroad | License key verification for ad-free access | Privacy Policy |
| YouTube (IFrame API) | Opening/music clip playback on opening game modes | Google Privacy Policy |
GDPR & EU Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete data held about you by third-party services we use.
When you first visit AniCodle, a cookie consent banner is displayed giving you the option to accept or decline personalized advertising cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser and can be changed at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or cookies.
Since AniCodle itself does not process personal data, requests for data access or deletion should be directed to the relevant third-party vendor (Google, Gumroad) using the links above.
Children's Privacy
AniCodle does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The site contains anime and manhwa content intended for general audiences. If you believe a child has provided personal information through a third-party service on this site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please reach out: