Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-11

1. Overview

VortexScans API ("the Service") is a free, open-source REST API that provides manga and manhwa data by aggregating information from Vortex Scans. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data when you use the Service.

2. Data We Collect

The Service is designed to be stateless and privacy-preserving. We do not collect, store, or process any personal data from API consumers.

No user accounts — The API requires no authentication, registration, or API keys.
No cookies — We do not set tracking cookies on API responses.
No analytics — We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or any third-party analytics on API endpoints.
No logging of personal data — Server logs may contain IP addresses and request paths (standard Vercel/Node.js behavior), but these are not stored, sold, or shared.

3. Third-Party Data Sources

The Service fetches data from api.vortexscans.org and vortexscans.org. This data (manga titles, descriptions, images, chapter information) belongs to the respective content owners. We do not claim ownership of this data.

If you are a content owner and wish to have your data removed from this API, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

4. Data Storage

The Service uses a simple in-memory cache (5-minute TTL) to reduce repeated API calls. This cache is:

Purely temporary and reset on every server restart
Not persisted to any database
Not associated with any user identity

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share any data with third parties. The API is provided as-is for educational and development purposes.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, open an issue at github.com/Shineii86/VortexScansAPI/issues.