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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 November 2024

1. Information Collection and Use

1.1 Personal Information

Automatically Collected:

  • Device information for app functionality
  • Location data (with explicit permission)
  • Usage statistics
  • App performance data

User-Provided:

  • Watchlist preferences
  • Movie/TV show ratings
  • Custom lists
  • Viewing history

1.2 Location Data

  • Used only for finding nearby theaters
  • Collected only with explicit permission
  • Can be revoked through device settings
  • Not stored on our servers

1.3 iCloud Data

  • Watchlist synchronization
  • Backup of user preferences
  • Managed through Apple's iCloud service
  • Subject to Apple's privacy policies

2. Data Usage

2.1 Primary Uses:

  • Providing core app functionality
  • Personalizing user experience
  • Synchronizing data across devices
  • Sending authorized notifications
  • Finding nearby theaters (with permission)

2.2 Data Storage:

  • Primary storage through iCloud
  • Local device storage for app functionality
  • Temporary cache for performance
  • No third-party data storage

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share personal information except:

  • As required by law
  • To protect our rights
  • With user consent
  • Through Apple's iCloud service

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 TMDB Integration:

  • Movie and TV show data
  • Public API access
  • No personal data shared

4.2 Apple Services:

  • iCloud for data storage
  • Push notification service
  • Location services
  • App Store analytics

5. Data Security

  • Industry-standard security measures
  • Encryption for data transmission
  • Secure local storage
  • Regular security updates

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete their data
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

7. Children's Privacy

  • Not intended for users under 13
  • No knowing collection of children's data
  • Immediate deletion if discovered

8. International Data Transfers

  • Data processed in accordance with GDPR
  • iCloud data transfer handled by Apple
  • Compliance with international privacy laws

9. Data Retention

  • Data retained while account is active
  • Deleted upon account termination
  • Backup data retained per iCloud settings

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

  • Right to modify at any time
  • Notice of significant changes
  • Continued use implies acceptance

11. Compliance

This policy complies with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • Apple App Store guidelines
  • Local privacy laws

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

privacy@mymoviemate.app