Privacy Policy
Manga Tracker
Last updated: 22 January 2026

Manga Tracker ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you use Manga Tracker.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- The Manga Tracker mobile application
- All features related to manga, manhwa, and web comics tracking, libraries, statistics, and discovery

This policy does not apply to third-party services you may access through external links.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
Depending on how you use the App, you may provide:
- Reading data (titles added, progress, status, favorites)
- Lists and collections (wishlist, completed, dropped)
- Optional account information (if enabled), such as:
  - Email address
  - Username
- Feedback or support messages

Manga Tracker does not require an account unless you choose to use it for tracking your library, cloud sync or cross-device backup.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical data necessary for app functionality and improvement:
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
- Anonymous usage events (e.g., feature usage, crashes)
- Language and region settings

This data does not personally identify you.

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect:
- Real names (unless you provide one voluntarily)
- Payment information (handled by Apple)
- Precise location data
- Contacts, photos, microphone, or camera data
- Sensitive personal data of any kind

3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide core app functionality (tracking, stats, library)
- Sync your data across devices (if enabled)
- Improve performance, features, and usability
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Analytics & Performance Monitoring
Manga Tracker may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand app usage trends, such as:
- Feature engagement
- Aggregated reading statistics
- Error and crash diagnostics

All analytics data is:
- Aggregated and anonymized
- Used only to improve the App
- Never used for user profiling or advertising targeting

5. Cloud Storage & Sync (If Enabled)
If you choose to enable cloud sync:
- Your library and progress data may be stored securely on remote servers
- Data is transmitted using encryption
- Only you can access your synced data

You may disable cloud sync at any time from the App settings.

6. Third-Party Services
The App may rely on third-party services for:
- Analytics
- Crash reporting
- Cloud infrastructure

These services process data only on our behalf and are required to comply with applicable privacy laws.

7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Local data remains on your device until you delete it
- Synced data remains until you delete your account or disable sync
- Anonymous analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes only

8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA & Global Standards)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Export your data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise these rights directly within the App or by contacting us.

9. Children's Privacy
Manga Tracker is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption in transit (where applicable)
- Secure storage practices
- Limited access to user data

No system is 100% secure, but we continuously improve our safeguards.

11. Intellectual Property Disclaimer
Manga Tracker is a tracking and catalog application only.
- We do not host, distribute, or provide copyrighted manga, manhwa, or web comics content
- All titles, names, and references belong to their respective owners
- The App is not affiliated with publishers or rights holders unless explicitly stated

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- Changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date
- Significant changes may be communicated in-app

Your continued use of the App means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: mangaiomaster@gmail.com