Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Introduction

AniLens is a fan-made project that helps you explore your anime and manga preferences through games and analytics. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.

Data We Collect

AniList Profile Information

When you connect your AniList account, we access:

  • User ID, username, avatar, and banner (public profile info)
  • Your anime and manga lists (titles, scores, status)
  • Your favorites and statistics

We only access public information that you've made available on AniList.

Game & Activity Data

  • Game statistics (MMR, wins, losses, match history)
  • Multiplayer room participation
  • Taste profile results
  • Studio creations and exports

Settings & Preferences

  • Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
  • Sound settings
  • Other UI customizations

Authentication

Your AniList OAuth token is stored securely in your browser's local storage. We never store your password or share your token with third parties.

How We Use Your Data

  • To provide game functionality and personalized experiences
  • To calculate taste profiles and compatibility scores
  • To maintain leaderboards and match history
  • To enable multiplayer features
  • To improve the service and fix bugs

What We Don't Do

  • We never sell your data
  • We never share your data with advertisers
  • We never access private AniList information beyond what you authorize
  • We never send spam or unwanted communications

Third-Party Services

AniLens uses the following third-party services:

  • AniList API - For fetching your anime/manga data
  • Supabase - For storing game data and user statistics
  • Vercel - For hosting the application
  • Ko-fi - For processing donations (optional)

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we do our best to protect your information.

Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your data at any time. To delete your data:

  • Contact us via the Contact page
  • We will process your request within 30 days
  • This will remove all your game data, statistics, and stored preferences

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please visit our Contact page.