Last Updated: October 14, 2026
Welcome to Read Comics Online Free ("we", "our", "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit https://readcomicsonlinefree.com (the "Website"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us:
- Account information: if you register, we collect your username, email address and password (stored in encrypted form). You may also add a profile picture and a short bio.
- Contact messages: if you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address and the message you send.
- Account activity: comics you bookmark, your reading history, and the ratings and comments you post.
Information collected automatically:
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language and the page that referred you to us.
- Usage data such as the comics, issues and pages you view, the time you spend on pages and your general browsing activity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways.
- To operate, maintain and improve the Website.
- To create and manage your account and remember your bookmarks and reading history.
- To respond to your questions, feedback and copyright notices.
- To send password reset emails and, if you agreed, our newsletter.
- To understand how visitors use the Website and to improve its performance.
- To show advertisements and measure how they perform.
- To detect spam and fraud and to protect the security of the Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies. Some are essential, for example the cookies that keep you logged in and protect forms from abuse. We also store your light or dark theme choice in your browser. Other cookies are used for analytics and advertising, as explained below.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable certain cookies, some features of the Website, such as logging in, may stop working.
4. Advertising
We use Monetag, a third-party advertising network, to display advertisements on the Website. Monetag and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, web beacons and similar technologies to show ads, limit how often you see them, measure their performance and prevent fraud. Advertisements may appear in different formats, including notification-style messages, in-page messages and overlay ads.
We do not control the advertisements shown by third parties or the content of the websites they link to. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
You can limit personalized advertising through your browser and device settings, and through industry opt-out tools such as optout.aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com. If you receive notification-style ads, you can turn them off at any time in your browser's notification settings.
5. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the Website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, device and pages visited using cookies. This helps us improve our content. You can learn more about how Google uses data and opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Email Communications
If you tick the newsletter option when you register, or subscribe through the Website, we may send you emails about new comics and issues, usually once a week. Every email contains an unsubscribe link, and you can stop receiving them at any time. We may use a third-party email service provider to deliver these emails. We will always send account-related emails, such as password resets, even if you unsubscribe from the newsletter.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited cases.
- With service providers that help us run the Website, such as hosting, email delivery, analytics and advertising partners.
- When required by law, a court order or a valid legal request.
- To protect the rights, safety and security of our users, the public or the Website.
- In connection with a merger, sale or transfer of the Website.
8. Data Retention
We keep your account information for as long as your account is active. You can ask us to delete your account and related data at any time. We may keep some information for longer where the law requires it or for legitimate security purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and encrypted password storage. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, to object to or restrict certain uses, and to withdraw consent at any time. You can update your email and profile from your account page. To make any request, please contact us using the details below.
11. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
12. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Please check this page regularly. Continuing to use the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a request about your information, please contact us through our Contact page at https://readcomicsonlinefree.com/contact/.