Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13/September/2025
Welcome to ManhwaRealm!
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data for both readers and creators.

1️⃣ Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you interact with our site:

  • Account Details (Readers): name, email, username, password.
  • Payment Details (Premium Members): processed securely via our payment partners — we never store full card data.
  • Content & Submissions (Creators): artwork, manuscripts, descriptions, and related files you email us.
  • Usage Data: pages viewed, reading history, device/browser type, and analytics cookies.

2️⃣ How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage free and premium reader accounts.
  • Process premium membership payments and provide exclusive access.
  • Review, publish, and promote creators’ manhwa.
  • Improve site performance, personalize recommendations, and prevent abuse.
  • Communicate updates, announcements, and account-related notices.

3️⃣ Signing Up as a Reader

  • Free Readers: Sign up with your email and enjoy manhwa available to free accounts.
  • Premium Readers: Upgrade anytime by subscribing to a premium plan for full access to free + premium manhwa. Payments are handled securely through trusted gateways.

4️⃣ Information for Creators

If you’re submitting manhwa or collaborating with us:

  • Your submissions are stored only for review and publishing purposes.
  • We will never sell or share your work without permission.
  • Royalties or revenue shares are calculated based on membership engagement with your approved content.
  • Keep backups of your original files — we cannot guarantee recovery if deleted.

5️⃣ Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your login status.
  • Track reading progress and preferences.
  • Measure traffic and improve site features.

You can control cookies via your browser, but disabling them may affect functionality.

6️⃣ Sharing of Data

We don’t sell your information. We may share limited data with:

  • Payment Processors (for premium subscriptions).
  • Hosting & Security Providers (to keep the site safe).
  • Legal Authorities (only if required by law).

7️⃣ Your Rights

You can:

  • Access, update, or delete your account anytime from your profile settings.
  • Cancel premium subscriptions through your billing page.
  • Contact us to remove submissions or request data deletion.

8️⃣ Data Security

We use SSL encryption, strong passwords, and other safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so please use strong passwords and keep them private.

9️⃣ Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users 13+. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

🔟 Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your data?
Email us at info@manhwarealm.com

By using ManhwaRealm, signing up as a reader, or submitting manhwa as a creator, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.