Privacy Policy

At PairBloom, accessible from pairbloom.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by PairBloom and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in PairBloom. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

1. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We want to emphasize that **PairBloom does not require or collect any personal login details** from our visitors. You can browse, enjoy content, and participate in polls without creating an account or providing any personal identification information such as names, email addresses, or passwords.

Any information you choose to provide, such as responses to polls or comments on content, is done anonymously and is not linked to any personal identifier.

2.2. Automatically Collected Information (Non-Personal)

Like many other websites, PairBloom makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of this information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, primarily to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website.
• Understand and analyze how you use our website.
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
• Analyze trends and user engagement with content (e.g., poll results, meme popularity).
• **Ensure proper attribution:** For user-submitted content like "Edits," we are committed to giving credit to the original creators. If a user provides a link to their work or social media profile alongside their submission, we will display this link prominently to ensure proper recognition and drive traffic to the original owner. This is a core value of our community, celebrating the talent and dedication of anime fans!

4. Cookies Policy

PairBloom uses "cookies" to help personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic and user behavior (e.g., which pages are most popular).
• To remember your preferences for future visits (e.g., language settings, theme preferences).
• To improve the overall functionality and user experience of our website.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the PairBloom services or websites you visit.

5. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal login details, we do not retain any personal user data.

Non-personal data collected through log files and cookies is retained for a limited period for analytical purposes and is then securely deleted.

6. Security of Your Data

The security of your data is paramount to us. While we do not collect sensitive personal information or login details, we still implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your non-personal data and ensure the integrity of our website. These measures include:

• Using secure hosting environments.
• Regular security audits and updates.
• Protecting against unauthorized access to our systems.

Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Third-Party Privacy Policies

PairBloom's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

Our website uses third-party services like Font Awesome, Tailwind CSS, and Google Fonts. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for information on how they handle data.

9. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

• Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
• Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
• Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.

As PairBloom does not collect or sell personal information, these rights are inherently respected. We are proud to offer a privacy-first experience!

10. GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

As PairBloom does not collect personal data, these rights are inherently respected. Your privacy is our priority!

11. Children's Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

PairBloom does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

12. Disclaimer

The content provided on PairBloom is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and quality of the content, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at privacy@pairbloom.com. We are always happy to hear from our community!