AVBase ("we", "us") operates avbase.app (the "Site"). This policy explains what information we collect and how we use and protect it.
Summary: The data we collect is minimal and we never sell it. We use ExoClick to serve ads.
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referrer, browser, device, and operating system.
- IP address — for rate limiting and abuse prevention; not stored permanently.
- Cookies and local storage — to remember your theme preference.
No Account Registration
The Site does not offer account registration or sign-in. Your watch history and favorites list, together with the time each entry was saved, are stored only in your own browser's localStorage — never in our database. When you open the history or favorites page, the numeric IDs of your saved titles are sent to our servers temporarily so we can fetch the current title information. Those IDs are handled in the POST request body and are not stored. Clearing your browser data removes the list from your device completely.
How We Use Information
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To understand usage and improve the experience
- To prevent abuse, enforce rate limits, and ensure security
Cookies
The cookies and storage we use are listed below.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme (localStorage) | Remembers your light/dark theme preference | Persistent |
| history / favorites (localStorage) | Keeps your watch history and favorites on your device only | Persistent (until you clear it) |
| Ad provider cookies / storage | Ad delivery and abuse prevention by ExoClick | Per ad provider policy |
| pv_id (cookie) | Visitor identifier for the ad provider (first-party cookie) | Per ad provider policy |
| avbase:view:{contentId} (sessionStorage) | Flag that prevents duplicate view reports within the same session | Session (until the tab is closed) |
| avbase-player:* (localStorage) | Remembers player settings such as volume and playback position | Persistent (until you clear it) |
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared with the analytics provider (Google) and the ad delivery provider (ExoClick) to the extent needed to provide their services, and is disclosed where required by law to protect our rights.
Data Retention
We do not permanently store personally identifiable information. Your watch history and favorites live only in your browser's localStorage under your control, and the numeric IDs sent when looking up a title are not stored by us. Analytics and ad delivery data are retained under each provider's policy.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you can:
- Opt out of analytics using your browser's privacy features or a browser extension
- Clear the history, favorites, and cookies stored on your device from your browser at any time
Security
We use industry-standard safeguards — HTTPS encryption and rate limiting — to protect your information.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with a new effective date.