Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TheAniOtaku.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies on our website at theaniotaku.com, and how you can control or disable them.
By continuing to use TheAniOtaku.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other files on your device. They are simply small pieces of data stored in your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
TheAniOtaku.com uses the following categories of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. Without them, core features of the site — such as page navigation, secure areas, and basic functionality — would not work. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with TheAniOtaku.com. These cookies collect anonymous data about which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, where they come from, and what devices they use. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
Analytics cookies do not identify you personally. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts pageviews | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
c) Advertising Cookies
TheAniOtaku.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense places cookies on your device to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history across websites. These are sometimes called “targeting” or “behavioural” cookies.
Advertising cookies allow Google and its advertising partners to:
- Show you ads relevant to your interests
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to serve targeted advertisements | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user on non-Google sites | 2 weeks | |
| NID | Stores user preferences and personalises ads | 6 months | |
| ANID | Used for advertising based on interests | 1 year |
d) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language or display settings — to provide a more personalised experience. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or sharing content on social media.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube — estimates bandwidth for embedded videos | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube — tracks views of embedded videos | Session |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube — stores user video preferences | Persistent |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, TheAniOtaku.com may use third-party cookies from the following services:
- Google Analytics — for anonymous traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick — for displaying relevant advertisements. Google Advertising Policy
- YouTube — when embedded anime trailers or videos are displayed on our pages. YouTube Privacy Policy
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We have no control over the cookies placed by third-party services. We encourage you to read their policies directly.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies — These are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our site.
- Persistent cookies — These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits.
How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:
a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Notify you when a cookie is being placed
- Accept or decline cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies stored on your device
Please refer to your browser’s help documentation to manage cookie settings:
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of TheAniOtaku.com and other websites you visit. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
b) Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visit by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
c) Opt Out of Google Personalised Ads
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit Your Online Choices to manage preferences for other advertising networks.
Cookies and Children
TheAniOtaku.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data through our website, please contact us at asim@theaniotaku.com.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: asim@theaniotaku.com
Website: theaniotaku.com
Response time: Within 48 hours
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