Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
Profile Data: Reading preferences, bookmarks, reading history
Contact Information: Email for support requests and communications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device model
Usage Data: Pages visited, reading time, search queries
Technical Data: IP address, cookies, session tokens

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

Provide access to manga library and reading features
Maintain your reading progress and bookmarks
Personalize content recommendations
Enable user account management

2.2 Communication

Respond to support requests and inquiries
Send important service updates and announcements
Notify about new content and features (with your consent)

2.3 Service Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Monitor and prevent fraudulent activities
Conduct research and analytics

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party providers for:

Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Content delivery networks (CDN)
Cloud hosting and storage
Payment processing (if applicable)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes and government requests
Protect the rights and safety of users and the public
Investigate potential violations of our terms

4. Data Security and Protection

4.1 Security Measures

Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated and monitored
Secure Hosting: Data hosted on secure servers with proper firewalls

4.2 Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active
Reading history: Retained for service improvement (anonymized after 2 years)
Support communications: Retained for 3 years
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Management

Access: View and update your personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Download: Export your reading data and bookmarks

5.2 Communication Preferences

Opt-out of promotional emails and notifications
Choose frequency of service updates
Manage cookie preferences through browser settings

5.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@batoto.com or visit xbato.co.uk account settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and customizations
Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into user behavior and service performance

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@batoto.com
Support: Contact Form
Website: xbato.co.uk