Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Introduction

AntiPiracyWatch.org ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit a copyright infringement report, we collect:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Report Details: Platform name, URLs, description of violation, proof of ownership
• Communication Data: Correspondence with our support team

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type
• Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system
• Cookies: Small data files for functionality (see Cookie Policy below)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process Reports: Review and forward your copyright infringement complaints to respective platforms
• Communication: Send confirmation emails, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Legal Compliance: Maintain records as required by law (DMCA, IT Act)
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Legal Defense: Protect against false claims or legal disputes

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Third-Party Platforms

We share your report information with the platform(s) where alleged infringement occurred. This is essential for processing your complaint.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

• Court orders or legal process
• Law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights or safety
• Investigation of fraud or illegal activity

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share data for marketing purposes
• Disclose information beyond what's necessary for report processing

Data Retention

We retain your information:

• Active Reports: Until the matter is resolved or closed
• Archived Reports: Up to 3 years for legal compliance
• Communication Logs: Up to 1 year
• Usage Data: Up to 90 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Deletion: Request removal of data (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to certain data processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, email us at support@antipiracywatch.org.

Cookie Policy

We use minimal cookies for:

• Essential Functionality: Language preference, session management
• Analytics: Understanding site usage (anonymized)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures:

• Secure HTTPS encryption
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security reviews

However: No internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies independently.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

International Users

Our service is operated from India. If you're outside India, your information may be transferred and processed here. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: support@antipiracywatch.org
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"