1. Introduction
ComicPreviews.com (the "Service") is operated by Manage Comics Inc. (the "Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and handling personal information with transparency and care.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use ComicPreviews.com, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
ComicPreviews.com is a free, fan-facing comic discovery platform. We do not sell subscriptions, process financial transactions, or collect payment information of any kind. This is a discovery platform — your data is used to improve your comic-finding experience, nothing more.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you register for our waitlist, create an account, or contact us, you may provide:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Any information you voluntarily include in messages sent to us
We collect only what is necessary to provide the Service and communicate with you. We do not require you to provide a mailing address, phone number, or any financial information to use ComicPreviews.com.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit and use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Service, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Comics, series, publishers, and creators you view or interact with
- Search queries entered on the Service
- Referring URLs (the page that linked you to us)
- IP address and approximate geographic region (country/region level)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies (described in Section 6). It is used in aggregate to understand how users discover and engage with comics, and to improve the Service. It is not used to identify individual users in our analytics.
2.3 Future Data Collection (Pull Lists and Personalization)
As the Service evolves to include pull lists, store connections, and personalized discovery features, we will collect additional preference data such as saved comics, followed series, and connected comic shops. This policy will be updated prior to the introduction of those features to reflect any changes in data collection or use.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Service and ensure its functionality.
- To send you updates, announcements, and communications about ComicPreviews.com, including early access notifications and product news, if you have opted in.
- To respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests.
- To understand how users discover and engage with comics, allowing us to improve the discovery experience.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not use your personal information for advertising purposes, and we do not allow third-party advertisers to use your data. ComicPreviews.com does not serve ads.
4. No Payment or Financial Data
ComicPreviews.com is a free discovery platform. We do not collect, store, or process any payment card information, bank account details, or any other financial data. No purchases can be made on ComicPreviews.com. If you wish to order comics through a participating retailer, that transaction is handled entirely by the retailer's own platform and is subject to their privacy policy.
5. How We Share Your Information
5.1 Within the Manage Comics Ecosystem
ComicPreviews.com is part of the broader Manage Comics ecosystem, which includes Manage Comics, GeekFetch (our data layer), and related platforms. Aggregate, non-personally-identifiable discovery data (such as which comics are trending or which publishers are most-viewed) may be shared within this ecosystem to improve data quality and product experiences.
We do not share your personally identifiable information (name, email address) with other parts of the ecosystem without your explicit consent, except as required to operate your account or comply with legal obligations.
5.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including analytics providers and email delivery services. These providers are contractually required to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with this policy.
5.3 No Sale of Personal Data
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for their commercial use. Your data is not a product.
5.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information where required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court order or government agency). We will notify affected users of such requests where legally permitted to do so.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit. ComicPreviews.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the Service.
6.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings across visits.
- Understand how users navigate and engage with the Service (analytics).
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic to improve the discovery experience.
We do not use cookies to serve advertising, track you across other websites, or build personal advertising profiles.
6.3 Managing Cookies
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Each browser handles this differently — consult your browser's Help menu for instructions. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.
7. Third-Party Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with the Service. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. We use this information to improve the Service.
Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to track user interactions. This data is collected and processed by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
We do not use Google AdSense or any other advertising network on ComicPreviews.com.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your information is stored behind secured networks and is accessible only to a limited number of personnel who have been granted special access rights and are required to maintain its confidentiality.
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
- Waitlist and early access email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, or until the waitlist program concludes.
- Account information is retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
- Automatically collected usage data is retained in aggregate, anonymized form for analytical purposes.
To request deletion of your personal information, please contact us using the details in Section 15.
10. Your Privacy Rights
10.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete. To exercise this right, please contact us at the address in Section 15.
10.2 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You may unsubscribe from our marketing and announcement emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or account-related messages where necessary.
10.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals to websites. Our Service does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for responding to such signals. We will reassess this position as standards develop.
10.4 California Residents — CalOPPA and CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).
California users can visit our Service anonymously. Our Privacy Policy link is accessible from our homepage and includes the word 'Privacy.' We will notify users of material privacy policy changes on this page. You may change your personal information by contacting us directly.
11. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
ComicPreviews.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control regarding the collection of personal information from children under 13 online. We do not specifically market to children under 13.
12. Email Communications — CAN-SPAM Compliance
The CAN-SPAM Act establishes requirements for commercial email messages and gives recipients the right to stop receiving emails. All marketing emails we send comply with CAN-SPAM requirements:
- We do not use false or misleading subjects or sender information.
- We identify all advertising messages as such.
- We include our valid physical mailing address in all commercial emails.
- We honor opt-out and unsubscribe requests promptly — within 10 business days.
- We do not use third-party email services that violate this Act.
To unsubscribe from our emails, click the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or contact us directly at the address in Section 15.
13. Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States, and we are committed to upholding them. In the event of a data breach involving personally identifiable information, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days of becoming aware of the breach.
We also support the individual redress principle: if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to pursue legally enforceable remedies against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and notify registered users by email where appropriate.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
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