One anime
recommendation,
picked for your exact vibe.

Effective date: April 1, 2025. This policy explains how The Kore App collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

When you use The Kore App, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Username, email address, and password (stored in encrypted form) when you register.
• Usage data: Mood quiz responses, anime ratings, watch history, streak data, and in-app interactions.
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, app version, and anonymous device identifiers.
• Analytics data: Aggregate, anonymised usage patterns to improve recommendation quality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our anime recommendation engine.
• Personalise your experience based on mood history and ratings.
• Maintain streaks, milestones, and the Kore Score system.
• Send optional notifications about new features or streak reminders. You can turn these off at any time.
• Fulfil partner reward redemptions (e.g. discount codes) where applicable.
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of the platform.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who help us run our infrastructure (for example, cloud hosting and analytics), all bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Partner brands: Only anonymised, aggregated data is shared with reward partners such as CDJapan or NordVPN. No personally identifiable information is transferred.
• Legal compliance: Where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@thekoreapp.com. Deleted data is purged within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies & Tracking

The Kore App uses minimal, privacy-respecting analytics. We do not use third-party advertising trackers. Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

6. Children's Privacy

The Kore App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thekoreapp.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notification or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests: privacy@thekoreapp.com

Effective date: April 1, 2025. By using The Kore App, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Kore App, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use The Kore App. By using the Service, you confirm that you meet this requirement. If you are under 18, you confirm that a parent or guardian has consented to these terms on your behalf.

3. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or copy any part of the App or its recommendation engine.
• Upload, post, or transmit content that is harmful, offensive, defamatory, or infringes the rights of others.
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the Service.
• Circumvent or attempt to bypass any security measures within the App.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, design, trademarks, and intellectual property within The Kore App are owned by or licensed to The Kore App and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

6. Recommendations & Third-Party Content

The Kore App provides anime recommendations for informational and entertainment purposes. We do not own, host, or control the anime content itself. Streaming service links take you to third-party platforms with their own terms and pricing. We are not responsible for the availability or legality of content on those platforms.

7. Partner Rewards & Perks

Milestone rewards and partner discount codes are offered in good faith. We cannot guarantee third-party offers will always be available, and we are not liable for changes made by partner brands. Rewards have no cash value and cannot be transferred.

8. Disclaimers

The app is provided as-is, without any warranties. We do our best to keep it running smoothly but cannot guarantee it will be available or error-free at all times.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, The Kore App and its team are not liable for any indirect or consequential damages that arise from your use of the app.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, or the jurisdiction in which The Kore App is registered.

12. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify users of material changes via in-app notification or email.

13. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms: legal@thekoreapp.com

Effective date: April 1, 2025. This policy explains how The Kore App uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and app.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and keep you logged in. In mobile apps, similar things happen through local storage and device identifiers.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential cookies - Required for the website and app to function correctly. These include session authentication tokens and security cookies. These cannot be disabled.

Preference cookies - Remember your settings and preferences (e.g. notification preferences, display settings). These are optional.

Analytics cookies - We use privacy-respecting, anonymised analytics to understand how users interact with the site and improve the experience. We do not use Google Analytics or Meta Pixel. No personally identifiable data is shared with analytics providers.

3. What We Do NOT Use

• Third-party advertising or retargeting cookies.
• Social media tracking pixels.
• Cross-site tracking technologies.
• Fingerprinting or behavioural profiling tools.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of the Service. Mobile app identifiers can be reset via your device settings.

5. Third-Party Links

When you tap a streaming link in the app, you are taken to a third-party platform like Crunchyroll or Netflix. Those platforms have their own cookie policies, which we have no control over. Worth reviewing them if you want to know more.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this document indicates when the policy was last revised.

7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies: privacy@thekoreapp.com