Privacy Policy for AniPulse

Last Updated: July 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to AniPulse ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our API services.

By using the AniPulse API, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Minimal Data Collection

We collect minimal information necessary to operate our API services effectively:

• API Request Data: We log API request metadata including:

  • Timestamp of request
  • Requested endpoint
  • HTTP status code
  • Response size
  • User agent (browser/device information)
  • IP address (anonymized)

• Performance Metrics: We collect aggregate performance data to monitor and improve our service:

  • Response times
  • Error rates
  • Usage patterns

2.2. What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Personal identification information (names, emails, addresses)
• Payment information
• Sensitive personal data
• Content of API requests beyond metadata
• User browsing history outside our API

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Purpose	Description
Service Operation	To provide, maintain, and improve our API services
Performance Monitoring	To monitor API performance and stability
Security	To detect, prevent, and address security issues
Abuse Prevention	To identify and prevent API abuse and fraudulent activities
Analytics	To understand usage patterns and improve our services
Legal Compliance	To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Log Data: We retain API request logs for 30 days for operational and security purposes.
• Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized after 7 days by removing the last octet (e.g., 192.168.1.XXX).
• Aggregate Data: We retain aggregate, non-identifiable usage statistics indefinitely for analytical purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Limited information may be shared with:

• Service Providers: We use Vercel for hosting, who may process limited data necessary for service operation.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, API operations may be transferred.

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS 1.2+
• Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular software updates and security patches

7. Third-Party Services

Our API documentation may include links to third-party services:

• GitHub: For source code hosting and contribution management
• Vercel: For API hosting and deployment
• External APIs: When demonstrating integration examples

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our API is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global service, your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Right to access information we hold about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate information
• Right to erasure of your data
• Right to restrict processing of your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at AniPulseapi@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: ikx7a@hotmail.com

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