Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Panel Play (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you are under 16 years old, please do not use our Service. To submit Manga and receive payments, you must be at least 18.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

When you register, submit content, or make purchases, we collect information that can identify you, such as:

  • Full name, date of birth (to verify age), and email address;
  • Mailing address and phone number (if you choose to provide it);
  • Payment details (credit card or bank account) processed securely by Stripe;
  • Tax and payout information for Manga creators;
  • Username and password for your Panel Play account.

2.2 Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Service, including:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers;
  • Referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages;
  • Log-in times, clickstream data, and error reports;
  • Location information (approximate geographic region based on IP).

2.3 User-Submitted Content

Any Manga or other content you submit for publication. Once accepted, your Manga will be publicly viewable for one week, during which you earn 50% of new subscription revenue tied to that Manga.

2.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to personalize your experience, remember preferences, analyze usage patterns, and serve targeted ads. You can control cookies via your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create, verify, and manage your account;
  • Process payments, payouts, and subscription commissions;
  • Review and publish submitted Manga;
  • Communicate with you about your account, submissions, and updates;
  • Personalize content, recommendations, and display relevant ads;
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our Service;
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service;
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and other unauthorized or illegal activity.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with vendors who help us operate the Service, including Stripe for payments, email delivery services, analytics providers, and hosting companies.

4.2 Business Transfers

If we merge, are acquired, or sell assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before any transfer occurs.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to valid legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety—or that of our users or the public.

4.4 Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure—please take steps to protect your account credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. International Transfers

Panel Play is based in the U.S. and may transfer your data to servers or service providers located outside your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure adequate protection in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16. If you learn your child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Your Rights

9.1 General

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

9.2 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt-out of “sale” of their information, and the right to request deletion. We do not “sell” data, but we do share it with service providers under contract. To submit a CCPA request, email us.

9.3 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time. To do so, contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Email: contact.panelplay@gmail.com