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.xyz