Last updated: Apr. 25, 2024

This Privacy Policy governs the use of your personal information on the FunToon platforms, including the FunToon app and website. The platforms are owned and controlled by CyberToon Limited. We understand and respect your privacy concerns, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information on our platforms. This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, sharing, and processing of personal information relating to you and other individuals connected to our platforms. We also provide details on how we protect your information and how you can contact us if you have any concerns regarding this Privacy Policy.

By downloading or using FunToon, you indicate your agreement to comply with our Privacy Policy.

Please note that if you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to download or use FunToon. We do not knowingly collect or retain information from users who are under the age of 18.


What Information Do We Collect?

As part of our operations on the FunToon platforms, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Share With Us

We may collect various customer services-related information when you contact our customer support. This may include details of your inquiry, device model, device operating system version, country associated with your IP address, system language, app version, and your current network state. These details help us better understand and address your support needs effectively.


Information That Are Collected Automatically

When you engage with our platform's content, we collect information regardless of whether you have an account.

1. Information about your usage of our service

We collect service usage information, including your platform engagement, usage date and time, and other relevant details related to our services. This may include your preferred types of content, reading records, and unlocking history.

2. Information about your device

We gather information about the device you utilize to access our Platforms. For example, when you use the FunToon mobile app, log into FunToon, or interact with emails sent by FunToon, we may collect the following data:

Your IP address, mobile carrier, user agent, time zone settings, mobile device or account information (such as a persistent device identifier or an Ad ID), language preferences, device type (e.g., mobile phone, tablet), device model, operating system version, browser type, network information (e.g., 3G, Wi-Fi, LTE), screen resolution, and operating system details.

3. Information regarding your online activity

We collect information about your online activities, such as the pages you view, the duration spent on those pages, websites visited prior to accessing our Platforms, navigation paths between different pages or screens, details about your interactions on those pages, the frequency and length of your visits, and whether you open the emails we sent to you or click on the links contained within them.

4. Details about your transactions and/or purchases

Regarding payment and purchase activities, we do not obtain or handle any of your financial details, such as credit card information. Those sensitive data are collected solely by our payment partners, which include platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The only transaction-related information accessible to us is limited to details like the transaction number and your purchase history. We utilize this data strictly for the purpose of validating completed transactions.


Information That Is Gathered by External Analytics

Certain Services we provide may allow us to gather personal data about your online activities spanning multiple third-party websites, apps, devices, and online services over time. We may employ third-party analytics tools across our Platforms. The information collected through these means could be shared with or obtained by third-party analytics service providers and other relevant third parties. This data sharing would occur for purposes such as assessing how our Services are utilized or enabling the operational management of our Services.


Information Gathered via Cookies and Similar Technologies

We, along with our third-party partners, may use various tracking technologies like pixels, tags, cookies, web beacons, and others to gather statistical data. The purpose of this data collection is threefold: to enhance your experience across our Platforms, to gain insights into your preferences, and to present you with tailored offers. These tracking mechanisms have the capability to monitor your activities spanning multiple websites and devices over time. Although most web browsers are configured to accept cookies and session IDs automatically, you can choose to disable them by modifying your browser settings or through the Cookie Settings feature. However, please be aware that doing so may result in certain functionalities on our Platforms being restricted or unavailable.

To learn more about cookies and how to view the cookies that have been set in your web browser, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.


How your information is used

We gather your information with the following intentions:

(i) To verify and identify your identity in accordance with industry requirements, self-regulatory guidelines, and US federal, state, and international regulations.
(ii) To manage your account.
To offer you customized recommendations on the platforms. For instance, we may present content on our platform homepages that is similar to your subscriptions and recent reads.
To deliver customer service and respond to your inquiries.
To facilitate the delivery of our products and services, support internal operations, as well as maintain the functionality of our platform. This involves activities like research, testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and statistical reporting. We may also seek your feedback to enhance our offerings and better serve your needs.
To enhance the services on our platforms and develop new products that better meet your needs.
To provide you with updates on events and prize opportunities.
To facilitate payment processing and support the purchase and delivery of our services. This may involve sharing your personal information with our payment provider partners and other service providers to complete your transactions.
Share promotional content, deals, and other marketing materials with you.
To facilitate communication with you, including updates regarding any modifications to our services.
To assist in identifying and preventing abusive, fraudulent, spam, and illegal activities on the Platforms.
To help us uphold our Terms of Service and other relevant policies and guidelines.

How Your Information is Shared

Sharing Your Information

In our role as a co-controller of your personal information, we may share or disclose your data with necessary third parties to provide services and comply with legal requirements. This can occur in the following situations or with the following entities:

1. With our services providers

We collaborate with vendors, service providers, and partners to efficiently support our business activities, allowing them to use your information for specific purposes. They may utilize the data to deliver services for technological infrastructure, assess service usage, evaluate ad and service performance, provide customer support, process payments and transactions, or engage in research and development initiatives.

These third parties are bound by contractual stipulations, allowing them to use your information solely for the purpose of serving our needs, and restricting their use of it for any other purposes.

Our suppliers have access to your personal information for the purpose of providing services and fulfilling their legal obligations related to our contractual agreement. They are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements in accordance with the latest data protection regulations and legislation. These agreements ensure that they use your information exclusively for the purpose of providing services to us.

2. With our partner payment providers

Our payment partners obtain payment and transaction data to facilitate payment processing and deter fraudulent behavior.

3. With parties who are legally authorized to receive it or when necessary to maintain the security and integrity of our services.

Under the following circumstances, we may share your personal data with other parties:

To comply with legal mandates, including responding to subpoenas and court orders.
To uphold our terms of service and other relevant policies.
To safeguard our legal interests, assets, or security, or to adhere to data protection laws when necessary to protect the legal interests, assets, or security of our affiliates, partners, or clients.
4. We may provide your information to third parties related to any merger, sale, bankruptcy, or reorganization of our company.
5. With third parties related to any merger, sale, bankruptcy, or reorganization of our entity.

If our company undergoes any of these changes, the privacy commitments stated in this Privacy Policy will still apply to any of your data that is shared with the involved third parties.

6. Links connect to other websites, devices, apps, and functions
7. Links featured on our platform may take you to external websites, devices, apps, and additional features

Our Platforms may include links or connections to external websites, devices, applications, and functionalities that are independently operated and have their own privacy notices. We recommend that users carefully review the privacy policies of any third-party online destinations they access through our Platforms. We cannot be held accountable for the content, usage, or privacy practices of websites, devices, apps, or features that are not under our ownership or control.


How Long Your Information is Kept With Us

We will maintain user data for as long as it is needed to deliver the Service, fulfill the purposes stated in this privacy policy, and meet our contractual and legal obligations. We may also continue retaining information when we have a legitimate business rationale, such as advancing the Platforms, strengthening security and stability, or supporting legal claims or defenses.

The retention period for information we collect can vary based on the type of data and our reasons for gathering it. For instance, we keep the data necessary to deliver the service for the duration of your active account. If you breach our Terms of Service, community guidelines, or other policies, we may immediately remove your profile and posts from public access, while preserving other data about you to address the violation.


Rights You Have Over Your Information

As the owner of your personal information, you have the ability to request details about what we have collected or ask us to correct any inaccuracies, subject to the laws of your local jurisdiction. Your rights include:

Right to access your information:

You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and how we use it. This includes the right to request a copy of your personal data.

Right to access your information:

You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and how we use it. This includes the right to request a copy of your personal data.

Right to object to the processing of your information:

You have the right to object to how we use your information, even if we have a good reason for doing so. This includes when we use it for public interest tasks, our legitimate business interests, historical, statistical, or scientific research, or direct marketing.

Right to withdraw consent to use your information:

You have the right to revoke your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent will not retroactively invalidate the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to the withdrawal.


How We Keep Your Information Secure

We take protecting your information seriously and strive to maintain the security of the data we collect to provide the Service. However, it's important to remember that transmitting information over the internet isn't completely secure. While we do everything we can to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security during transmission. While we take all reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot be held liable for unauthorized disclosure of your information resulting from factors beyond our control, such as transmission errors or third-party access. This is in accordance with applicable law.

To help keep your information safe, please remember not to share your username and password with anyone. If you believe your account may no longer be secure, please contact us immediately.


Updating Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, features, services, or applicable laws. The effective date of the policy will be displayed at the top of the page, so you can easily see when changes have been made.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of Apr. 25, 2024 (immediately for new users).

If you disagree with any changes to the Privacy Policy, or if you are dissatisfied with the Platforms or CyberToon Limited in any way, your only choice is to uninstall the app. Your continued use of the Platforms after we post a revised Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the changes.


Language Discrepancies

Should you be reviewing a translated version of this Privacy Policy and encounter any discrepancies between the translation and the original English version, please be aware that the English version takes precedence and will govern in the event of any inconsistency or conflict.


Get In Touch

If you have questions, comments, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

If you have any inquiries, comments, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [email protected]