Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and the rights you have under the GDPR and other applicable data-protection laws.
01 Introduction
9anime (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates this website as an aggregator and discovery platform for movies and TV shows. We do not host any media files; we only link to content available on third-party services. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information about visitors and complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using 9anime, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
02 Data we collect
We collect the minimum information needed to operate and improve the site:
IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution, and referring URL.
Pages visited, search queries on the site, time spent, click paths, and timestamps.
Session identifiers, preferences (e.g. theme), and analytics cookies — see Section 5.
Information you choose to send us — e.g. an email address when contacting support or filing a DMCA notice.
We do not require account registration, and we do not collect names, payment details, or government identifiers.
03 How we use it
- To deliver and maintain the website and its features.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to abuse, fraud, or technical issues.
- To analyse aggregate usage and improve performance and content discovery.
- To respond to your inquiries, legal notices, or rights requests.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data, and we do not use it for automated decision-making with legal effects.
04 Legal basis (GDPR)
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate interest — for analytics, fraud prevention, and basic service operation, balanced against your privacy interests.
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and any optional tracking, freely given via the consent banner and revocable at any time.
- Legal obligation — when responding to lawful requests or copyright takedown notices.
05 Cookies & tracking
We use cookies in the following categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function (e.g. theme preference, security).
- Analytics — anonymous aggregate metrics about traffic and usage.
- Functional — saving non-critical preferences.
You can manage or refuse cookies in your browser settings. Disabling strictly-necessary cookies may break parts of the site.
06 Sharing & third parties
We share data only with:
- Hosting and CDN providers — to deliver the site reliably.
- Analytics providers — receiving anonymised or aggregated data only.
- Authorities — when legally compelled by valid legal process.
If a third-party processor transfers data outside the EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or another approved transfer mechanism under Chapter V GDPR.
07 Data retention
We retain logs and analytics for the shortest period needed for the purposes above — typically:
- Server access logs: up to 30 days.
- Aggregate analytics: up to 14 months.
- DMCA and legal correspondence: up to 5 years (legal retention requirement).
08 Your GDPR rights
If you are in the EEA, the UK, or another jurisdiction with similar laws, you have the rights below. We respond within 30 days.
Right of access
Get a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction
Limit how we process your data.
Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Withdraw consent
Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.
Lodge a complaint
File a complaint with your national supervisory authority.
To exercise any right, email us at [email protected]. We may ask for proof of identity to prevent unauthorised disclosures.
09 Security
We use industry-standard safeguards — TLS encryption in transit, restricted access controls, and regular reviews of our hosting environment. No system is 100% secure; we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to keep your browser updated.
10 Children's privacy
9anime is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
11 Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage for at least 14 days.
12 Contact & DPO
For privacy questions, GDPR rights requests, or to reach our Data Protection Officer:
- Email: [email protected]
- DPO: [email protected]
