Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how MANHWAHIVE (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit manhwahive.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is handled.

Effective date: October 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, our servers, hosting infrastructure, and analytics tools may automatically collect standard technical information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location;
  • Browser type, device type, operating system, and screen resolution;
  • Referring/exit pages and the pages you visit on the Website;
  • Dates and times of visits, time zone settings, and page interaction data;
  • Language preferences and other diagnostic data.

1.2 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

  • Your email address and message content when you contact us at liuc46658@gmail.com;
  • Your name, email address, website (optional), and comment text if you submit a comment;
  • Any information you include in a submitted form.

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, moderate comments, or improve the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content;
  • Understand how visitors use the Website and analyze trends;
  • Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests;
  • Serve relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance;
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, and technical problems;
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

The Website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that remember preferences and help us understand how the Website is used. We may also use local storage for functional purposes. For complete details, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites.

  • Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Website and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Google and its partners may use advertising cookies to personalize and measure ads.

4.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info. You may also configure your browser to refuse cookies, although parts of the Website may not function properly as a result.

4.3 Google Analytics

If we use Google Analytics (or a comparable analytics service), it collects information about Website usage through cookies and similar technologies and reports it to Google. Google may use this data to compile statistical reports. You can prevent Analytics data collection by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4.4 Hosting and Cloud Providers

The Website is hosted on third-party cloud and web hosting infrastructure. These providers process server logs and technical data necessary to deliver the Website under their own privacy practices.

4.5 Other Third Parties

We may embed content (such as videos or images) or provide links to external sites, including official manhwa platforms. This policy does not cover third-party websites; please review their privacy policies directly.

5. Advertising

Ads appearing on the Website may be delivered by Google and other advertising partners. Advertising partners may set cookies to identify your device, record anonymized data about which ads you view or click, and deliver ads more relevant to your interests. We do not control the cookies used by third-party advertisers, and their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

The Website is a general-audience site and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at liuc46658@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Server and analytics logs are generally retained on a rolling basis according to our providers’ policies;
  • Email correspondence is retained as long as needed to address your request and for legitimate record-keeping;
  • Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to maintain continuity and moderation records, unless you request deletion.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 European Economic Area & UK (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you;
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information;
  • Restrict or object to certain processing;
  • Request data portability;
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email liuc46658@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

The Website is operated globally, and information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, appropriate safeguards are applied for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: