Otakiva

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

1. Data controller

Otakiva (otakiva.com) is operated by Roberto Gomez, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For any questions about how we handle your data, contact us at [email protected].

2. Information we collect

Otakiva may collect the following types of data:

  • Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser language, device type — via Google Analytics (GA4).
  • Advertising cookies: we use or plan to use Google AdSense to display relevant advertising. Google may place third-party cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history.
  • First-party cookies: session cookies for theme preferences (light/dark) and cookie consent record.
  • Newsletter: if you subscribe, we collect your email address for editorial mailings. We do not share it with third parties.

3. How we use your information

We use data to:

  • Improve site content and user experience.
  • Analyze traffic anonymously via Google Analytics.
  • Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
  • Send the newsletter to subscribers.

4. Cookies and consent management

Otakiva displays a cookie consent banner on your first visit. You can Accept, Reject, or customize which categories of cookies you allow. If you reject, no tracking cookies (Google Analytics or Google AdSense) will be placed. Only your consent preference will be stored in your browser.

Cookie categories:

  • Necessary: basic site functionality and preference storage.
  • Statistics: Google Analytics GA4 (anonymous traffic analysis).
  • Marketing: Google AdSense (personalized advertising).

You can also disable cookies directly in your browser settings.

5. Third-party services

Otakiva uses the following external services, each with their own privacy policy:

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — anonymous usage metrics. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense — contextual and personalized advertising. Google Ads Policy
  • MyAnimeList / AniList — anime and manga title data (read-only, no personal data shared).

6. Your rights (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of your personal data.
  • Portability: receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. CCPA rights (California)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information. Otakiva does not sell personal information to third parties.
  • Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data retention

We retain newsletter data while the subscription is active. Analytics data is retained by Google per their own policies (by default, 14 months in GA4). You may request deletion at any time.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with the updated date. For material changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers.