Otaku Mantra (“Otaku Mantra”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the privacy of its readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://www.otakumantra.com (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with our Website, you may provide certain information such as:

    1. Name and email address when posting a comment.
    2. Email address when contacting us or subscribing to updates.

All information is collected voluntarily and is used only for the purposes for which it was provided.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

    1. IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
    2. Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.

This information is collected to analyse trends and improve user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    1. Improve website performance and functionality.
    2. Display personalised advertisements through Google AdSense.
    3. Analyse site traffic through Google Analytics.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

Cookie Consent

When you visit our Website, a banner appears informing you that we use cookies. By continuing to browse the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

For more information on how Google uses your data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

3. Comments and Anti-Spam

When visitors leave comments on articles, we collect the data shown in the comment form (such as name, email address, and comment content), along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
We use the Antispam Bee plugin to prevent spam submissions. This plugin checks for spam indicators without storing personal data for unrelated purposes.

4. Advertising and Affiliate Links

Otaku Mantra displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may collaborate with third-party brands through sponsored content or banner placements.

    1. Google AdSense uses cookies to display personalized ads based on user visits.
    2. you may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

Otaku Mantra does not sell, rent, or trade personally identifiable information with advertisers. All paid collaborations are clearly disclosed where applicable.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this Website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or tweets. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly.
These external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content. Otaku Mantra has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our Website and to improve our content, usability, and performance.

Google Analytics collects non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, time spent on pages, and user interactions.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Microsoft Clarity captures anonymised behavioural metrics, including clicks, scrolls, and session replays. This helps us analyse how users engage with the Website while maintaining their privacy.

Clarity may use cookies and other technologies to collect usage data, which is processed according to the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

All analytics data is used strictly for performance and improvement purposes and does not include any personally identifiable information.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Information may only be shared in the following cases:
With trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website (for hosting, analytics, or email delivery) under strict confidentiality.

To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

8. International Audience

While Otaku Mantra operates from India, our Website is accessible globally.
By using the Website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in countries outside your own. Reasonable measures are taken to safeguard your data regardless of location.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Otaku Mantra is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or to withdraw consent to data processing.
For such requests, contact us at [email protected]. We may take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the effective date noted above.

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Otaku Mantra (Registered under MSME, Government of India)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.otakumantra.com