Privacy Policy for Nakama, Inc.

Last Updated: July 1st, 2026

Nakama, Inc. (“Nakama,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the B2B marketplace at anibiz.com (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use the Platform. It is designed for clarity for our enterprise B2B users (licensors, licensees, distributors, agents, and retailers in the anime/IP industry) while complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, and other relevant laws.

This Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Service. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Category (CCPA)	Examples	Sources	Business Purposes	Retention (examples)
Identifiers	Name, email, IP address, username, account ID	Direct from you, automatic	Account creation, security, communications	Duration of account + 3 years
Commercial Information	Transaction details, licensing preferences, deal inquiries	Direct, transactions	Facilitate marketplace transactions	7 years (tax / record-keeping)
Internet or Electronic Activity	Browsing history, cookies, device data, usage patterns	Automatic	Analytics, personalization, fraud prevention	2 years
Professional or Employment-Related Information	Company affiliation, role, licensing history	Direct	User verification, matching, service delivery	Relationship duration + 3 years
Inferences	Preferences, profiles (e.g., anime genres or rights interests)	Derived from activity	Recommendations, matching, platform improvement	Account active + 2 years

Sensitive Personal Information (if collected, e.g., precise geolocation in limited cases): We use it only as strictly necessary and permitted by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

Essential: Login, security, and basic functionality.
Analytics/Performance: Tools such as Google Analytics (configured without advertising features to minimize “sharing” under CPRA).
Functional: Preferences and personalized recommendations.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner, browser settings, or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

2. Purposes for Collecting and Using Information

We use personal information to:

Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and marketplace services.
Facilitate User Transactions, communications, and matching between participants.
Verify identity, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
Send administrative notices and (with opt-out) marketing or product updates.
Generate recommendations, rankings, and analytics (including AI-powered tools).
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

3. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

We disclose personal information to:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors, CRM tools, and other vendors acting on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
Other Users: Limited contact and professional information as necessary for marketplace negotiations (subject to your controls and confidentiality obligations).
Affiliates, Mergers, or Acquisitions: In connection with business transfers.
Legal Compliance: As required by law, subpoena, or government request.

We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA. We do not currently share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

4. International Transfers and Global Privacy Rights

Personal information is primarily processed in the United States. For users in other jurisdictions:

Japan (APPI): We obtain consent where required for cross-border transfers or ensure equivalent protections through contracts. Japanese users have rights to notification, disclosure, correction, deletion, and cessation of use.
EU/UK (GDPR): We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), consent, or other lawful bases for transfers. Data subjects have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection (including against automated decision-making). (Note: We will designate an EU/UK representative if and when required by material EU/UK user volume.)
Other Jurisdictions: We implement appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law. Details are available upon request.

Automated Decision-Making / Profiling: We use automated tools (including AI) for recommendations, matching, and ranking. Where required by law (e.g., GDPR Art. 22 or forthcoming CPRA ADMT rules), you may request information about the logic involved and human intervention where applicable.

5. California Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights (subject to verification and exceptions):

Right to Know / Access
Right to Delete
Right to Correct
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
Right to Non-Discrimination

How to Exercise Rights: Submit verified requests to legal@anibiz.com or via any dedicated form on the Platform. We respond within 45 days (extendable once by 45 days). Authorized agents must provide documentation.

6. Data Security and Breach Notification

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards (including encryption for sensitive data where appropriate) to protect personal information. In the event of a security breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected users and regulators as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information as shown in the table above or as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, legal compliance, or dispute resolution. When no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify the data.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. For material changes, we will notify you by email or prominent notice and, where feasible, seek affirmative consent or re-acceptance consistent with applicable law. Your continued use after notification constitutes acceptance of minor changes. We encourage you to review the Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns:

legal@anibiz.com

Nakama, Inc. 28 Geary Street Suite 650 San Francisco, California, 94108

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date above. For the most current version, visit anibiz.com/privacy.