In Short: We use cookies to improve your experience on 9anime. This page explains what cookies are, how we use them on our anime streaming platform, and how you can manage them while you watch anime online.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make anime websites and other platforms work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use 9anime, remember your preferences when you watch anime online, and provide you with a personalized experience across various anime sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
9anime uses cookies for the following purposes to enhance your anime streaming experience:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in during your session on our free anime website
- Preferences: To remember your settings (theme, language, video quality) when you watch anime online
- Watch Progress: To track your viewing progress and continue watching features across free anime platforms
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our site and where to watch anime
- Performance: To improve site speed and functionality for better anime streaming
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance site security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features would not work.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Site functionality and navigation
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Page load performance tracking
- Error tracking and debugging
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
- Language and region preferences
- Video player settings and quality preferences
- Watchlist and continue watching data
3.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
- Google AdSense and advertising partners
- Interest-based advertising
- Ad performance measurement
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Video Hosting Services: For streaming anime content
- Social Media: If you use social login or share buttons
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of 9anime and other anime sites. Essential cookies are required for core functionality like login and watch progress when you watch anime online on free anime websites.