We built AniUniverse for fans, not for advertisers. Here's how we handle your information.
AniUniverse is restricted to users aged 16 and over. We pick the strictest threshold across the EU (NL, DE, FR, IT all draw the line at 16 under GDPR-K) so the same age rule applies everywhere. We collect your date of birth at signup to verify you meet the threshold; the date itself stays private — we don't show it on your profile.
When you sign up, we store your email, username, password (hashed — we never see your actual password), and date of birth (used solely to verify the 16+ minimum). As you use the platform, we store your posts, comments, reactions, watch-room activity, and XP progress. We use cookies for authentication only.
We do not sell your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not track you across other websites. We do not read your private messages for marketing purposes.
Your data is used to provide the platform: showing your posts, tracking your level and achievements, powering the leaderboard, and personalizing your feed. We may use aggregated, anonymized data to understand how the platform is used and improve it.
Your data is stored securely on servers within the EU. We use encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest where applicable. Passwords are hashed with industry-standard algorithms.
You can view, export, or delete your account data at any time from your Settings page. If you delete your account, your personal data is removed. Public posts may be anonymized rather than deleted to maintain discussion integrity.
We use a single authentication cookie to keep you signed in. No tracking cookies. No third-party analytics cookies. No ad cookies. That's it.
Questions about your data? Reach out at privacy@aniuniverse.com.
Last updated: April 2026. This policy may be updated as the platform evolves.