Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2, 2026
1. Introduction
CineMatch ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account using Google OAuth, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (as provided by Google)
- Your profile picture URL (if available)
2.2 Information We Generate
When you use the Service, we store:
- Your watchlist (movies and TV shows you save)
- Your AI recommendation usage (for rate limiting)
- Feedback on recommendations (thumbs up/down)
- Your favorite genres (if you set them)
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address (anonymized)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Manage your account and authentication
- Save your watchlist and preferences
- Provide personalized AI movie recommendations
- Enforce rate limits on AI features
- Improve our Service based on feedback
- Communicate with you about the Service
- Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Data Storage
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
4.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
- Row-level security in our database
- Secure authentication via Google OAuth
- Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google OAuth
We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in with Google, you're subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We only receive the information you authorize Google to share with us.
5.2 The Movie Database (TMDB)
Movie and TV show data is sourced from TMDB. We do not share your personal information with TMDB.
5.3 Groq AI
AI recommendations are powered by Groq. We send only your movie preferences (genre, mood, platform) to Groq, not your personal information.
5.4 YouTube
Movie trailers are embedded from YouTube. When you watch a trailer, you're subject to YouTube's Privacy Policy.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for:
- Authentication (keeping you logged in)
- Session management
- Security
See our Cookie Policy for more details.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information in your profile
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Stop using the Service and delete your account at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us through your account settings or our support channels.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Watchlist: Until you delete your account
- AI usage logs: 1 hour (for rate limiting)
- Feedback: Indefinitely (anonymized)
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels.