Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Dec 30, 2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use Arkhime. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Crash Reports and Analytics
We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports and technical information about your device to improve app stability and performance. This may include:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Time and date of crashes
- Technical crash information
- App version
- Your AniList username (for crash reports)
- Anonymous Country-level geolocation data
Crash reports are associated with your AniList username to allow us to contact you if we need additional information about a specific issue. However, you can choose to anonymize your crash reports through the app settings, which will remove your AniList username from the reports.
Firebase Analytics collects anonymous usage data, including country-level geolocation information. This helps us understand how Arkhime is being used across different regions.
Third-Party Authentication and Integration
Arkhime allows you to authenticate with the following third-party services:
- AniList
- MyAnimeList
- Discord
When using Discord Rich Presence (RPC) functionality, the app will share your current watching activity with Discord, including:
- The series you are watching
- The current episode number
This information is only shared while you are actively using Arkhime and have Discord RPC enabled.
While we facilitate these connections, we do not store your login credentials. Authentication tokens are stored securely on your device only. Please note that these third-party services may collect additional information according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
Comments System
Arkhime's own comments API (hosted at arkhime.arkhins.com) uses your AniList authentication token once, to confirm with AniList which account you are. The token is never stored on our servers. We only store:
- Your AniList ID and username (for authentication)
- Profile picture URL
- Comments you post
- Your upvotes and downvotes on comments
- Reports you submit about comments
We do not track or store:
- Your AniList authentication token
- Content you view or watch
- Browsing history
- Watch history
- Personal information beyond what's listed above
How We Use Your Information
Crash Reports and Analytics
We use crash reports and analytics to:
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Improve app stability
- Enhance user experience
- Contact users about specific crash issues when necessary
- Understand app usage patterns across different regions
You can control your privacy preferences:
- Anonymize crash reports through app settings
- Control app permissions through your device settings
Comments System
We use comment data to:
- Display your comments to other users
- Show upvote counts
- Associate comments with your profile
Data Storage and Security
- Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device
- Comment data is stored securely on our servers
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:
- When required by law
- To provide the core functionality of the app through our integrated services
Your Rights and Data Protection
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. You can:
- Access your comment data
- Request deletion of your comments and associated data
To exercise these rights or request deletion of your comment data, contact the developer:
- On Discord: Arkhime server
- On Telegram: @arkhins
While we don't have an automated process for data deletion, we will process your request manually as soon as possible.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via:
- GitHub: Arkhime Issues