Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information you provide: Account information (name, email address, username, password, profile photo), user content (reviews, ratings, rankings, comments, lists, notes, and other content you post), communications (messages you send to other users or to us), and preferences (your app settings and notification preferences).

Information collected automatically: Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers), usage information (features you use, content you view, actions you take, time and frequency of activity), and log data (IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, crashes and errors).

Information from third parties: If you sign in using a third-party service (such as Google or Apple), we may receive your name, email address, and profile information from that service. Movie and television data is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB) and other public data sources.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: provide, maintain, and improve the Service; create and manage your account; display your rankings, reviews, and activity to other users based on your privacy settings; generate personalized movie and TV show recommendations; send you notifications about activity on your account; respond to your questions and requests; detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues; comply with legal obligations; and analyze usage trends to improve the Service.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances: with other users (your profile, rankings, reviews, lists, and activity may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings); with service providers (we use third-party services to help operate the Service, and they may access your information as needed to perform their functions); for legal reasons (we may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request); and in a business transfer (if we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction).

Your Choices and Rights

You can update your profile and account information in the app settings. You can delete your account in the app settings, which will permanently remove your data. You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings. You can control whether your profile is public or private.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some information may persist in backups for a limited time or as required by law.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: support@cinie.app