Privacy Policy

At OtakuForge, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, the reasons for collecting it, and how we manage it. Our website is located at https://otakuforge.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

  • Comments
    When you post a comment on our site, we gather the information you provide in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string, to help us identify and prevent spam. If you use Gravatar, we may send an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address to the Gravatar service to verify your account. Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture (if applicable) will appear publicly next to your comment. See Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
  • Media
    If you upload images to our site, we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information from the images.
  • Cookies
    • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
    • Login Cookies: When you log into an account, we use a temporary cookie to confirm your browser accepts cookies (removed when you close your browser), plus cookies to store login details (2 days) and screen display preferences (1 year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks. Logging out deletes these cookies.
    • Editing Cookies: When you edit or publish an article, a cookie (containing no personal data) is added to track the post ID, expiring after 1 day.
  • Embedded Content from Other Websites
    Our site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from external websites. This content functions as if you visited those sites directly, potentially allowing them to collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interactions if you’re logged into their services.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: We retain comments and their metadata indefinitely to streamline approval of future comments.
  • User Profiles: For registered users, we store profile data as long as your account is active. You can view, edit, or delete this information (except your username) at any time; administrators can also access and modify it.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

  • Request a file containing all personal data we hold about you.
  • Ask us to delete your personal data.

We may retain some data for administrative, legal, or security reasons. To exercise these rights, email us at support@otakuforge.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.

Where We Send Your Data

  • Spam Detection: Comments may be analyzed by an automated spam detection service.
  • Payment and Analytics: We share essential data with trusted third parties like PayPal (for payment processing) and Google Analytics (for site usage insights). These providers may process data in regions with differing privacy regulations, such as the USA, under laws like the Patriot Act.

How We Protect Your Data

We prioritize your data’s security with industry-standard protections, including:

  • Encryption: Payment details are secured with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and stored using AES-256 encryption, meeting PCI-DSS standards.
  • Regular Security Audits: We routinely assess our security practices to ensure their effectiveness.
  • Two-Factor Authentication: Offered for account security where available.

While no online platform is entirely risk-free, we work diligently to provide top-tier protection for your information.

Third Parties We Work With

We collaborate with select third-party services to improve your experience:

  • PayPal: Handles secure payment processing. See their policy at www.paypal.com.
  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze site usage and enhance our services. More details at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Other Services: We may use additional tools for email marketing or customer support, sharing only the data necessary for those functions.

We recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy policy.

Links to Other Sites

Our site may include links to third-party websites not covered by this Privacy Policy. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices—please check their policies.

Age of Consent

By using our site, you confirm you are at least the age of majority in your region. Minors must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. Check your local laws for the applicable age of majority.

Disclosure Requirements

We may share your personal data if legally required, to prevent fraud, defend OtakuForge’s rights, or if you breach our Terms of Service.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time, with updates effective upon posting. Major changes will be highlighted to clarify what data we collect, how it’s used, and when it’s shared. If OtakuForge is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to new owners to maintain our services.

Contact Us

For questions, data requests, corrections, deletions, complaints, or inquiries, reach out to us at:

  • Email: support@otakuforge.com
  • Phone: +1(918) 297-9968
  • Address: 12076 N 168th East Ave, Collinsville, OK 74021, United States
  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)

We aim to reply within 24-48 hours. Thank you for choosing OtakuForge and trusting us with your privacy!