Privacy Policy for Candyrips

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Candyrips (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates a content-indexing and archival platform that provides access to publicly available live-stream recordings, short clips, and related metadata sourced from major streaming platforms. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit or interact with candyrips.com (the “Website”).

By using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue your use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum amount of data required to operate the Website, ensure service quality, and protect the platform from abuse.

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact details when you send us an email or use a contact form.
• Content you submit, such as feedback, abuse reports, or copyright/DMCA notices.

We do not require account creation for general browsing of the Website.

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically for security, analytics, and service operation purposes.

Technical and Log Data

• IP address (which may be anonymized or truncated where reasonable).
• Browser type, version, and basic device information.
• Operating system.
• Date and time of page requests.
• Referrer URL (the page you came from).
• Server error logs and security-related logs.

Usage Data

• Pages and content viewed.
• Click and scroll actions.
• Time spent on the Website.
• Basic performance and diagnostic data.

1.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality and to help us understand how users interact with the Website.

We use cookies to:

• Enable core features and navigation.
• Remember certain preferences where applicable.
• Implement analytics (e.g., traffic and usage statistics).
• Help prevent fraudulent or automated behavior.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Website.
• To monitor and improve performance and stability.
• To protect the Website against abuse, fraud, and malicious activity.
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns in order to optimize the user experience.
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or legal requests (including copyright/DMCA notices).
• To enforce our Terms of Service and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: to maintain and secure the Website, prevent abuse, conduct analytics, and improve our services.
• Consent: where required for analytics cookies or when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., emailing us).
• Legal Obligations: to comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, and maintain DMCA/copyright records when necessary.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include:

• Using HTTPS (encrypted connections) where applicable.
• Using firewall and security tools.
• Restricting access to logs and administrative interfaces.
• Regular monitoring for unusual or abusive behavior.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

The Website may utilize third-party services for hosting, content delivery, security, analytics, and other related purposes. These providers may process limited technical data (such as IP address and user-agent) as part of their service.

We aim to work only with reputable third-party providers. However, their processing of data is governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties handle data once it is collected on their systems.

6. Links and Embedded Content from Other Websites

Candyrips indexes and references content from external streaming platforms and third-party websites. The Website may include links, thumbnails, previews, or embedded content pointing to these services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms. When you follow a link or interact with embedded content, you are subject to the privacy policy of that third-party service.

7. Adult Content and Children’s Privacy

The Website contains adult-oriented content and is intended only for individuals 18 years of age or older.

• We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.
• If you are under 18, you must not use or access the Website.
• If you believe that a minor has accessed the Website or that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Server and security logs for a limited period required for diagnostics and abuse prevention.
• Analytics data for the period defined by the respective analytics provider.
• Correspondence (including copyright/DMCA notices) for as long as needed to comply with legal obligations and maintain appropriate records.

When data is no longer needed for the purposes described above, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible.

9. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA and Similar Laws)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• The right to object to certain types of processing or to restrict processing.
• The right to data portability, where applicable.
• The right to withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent (for example, certain analytics cookies).

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your privacy, please contact us using the email address provided below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal data, please contact us at:

📧 Email: yourcandyrips@gmail.com

This email address also serves as our general contact for abuse and copyright/DMCA-related communications.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in our practices, the Website, or applicable laws. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this Policy was last revised.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.