Privacy Policy
How We Protect and Handle Your Personal Information
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
Introduction
At Batoto, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bbato.com and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address (for account registration and notifications)
- Username and display name
- Profile information and preferences
- Comments and reviews
- Communication with our support team
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Reading preferences and history
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and general location
- Access times and duration of visits
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our services and user experience
- Enable social media features
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Service Provision
To provide, maintain, and improve our manga reading platform and features.
Personalization
To customize your experience and provide relevant content recommendations.
Communication
To send important updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries.
Security
To protect against fraud, abuse, and ensure the security of our platform.
Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
Analytics
To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and content.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
Data transmission is protected using SSL encryption
Secure Storage
Data is stored on secure servers with access controls
Monitoring
Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments
Access Control
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request information about the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions
Data Portability
Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to certain processing of your personal information
Right to Restriction
Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
- You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent
- Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website
- You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
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 immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 21, 2026.