# Cinemage - Privacy Policy **Effective Date **: September 25, 2025 ### 1. INTRODUCTION This Privacy Policy explains how Cinemage ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our AI-powered movie recommendation mobile application. ### 2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT #### 2.1 Account Information - Unique user identifier (for Google/Apple authentication) - Authentication provider (Google or Apple) - Phone number (if using phone authentication) - Subscription status and transaction information (managed by Apple) **Note:** We no longer collect or store your email address or display name information. #### 2.2 Preference Data - Movie preferences from questionnaire responses - Language and region settings - Saved movies and favorites - Search history and recommendations viewed - Streaming platform availability (platforms retrieved from JustWatch via TMDB) #### 2.3 Technical Data - Device information (OS version, device model) - App usage analytics (pages visited, features used) - Error logs and crash reports - Session data and timestamps #### 2.4 User-Generated Content - Feedback and support messages - Problem reports - Contact form submissions **Contact Email:** When using feedback, report problem, or contact forms, you may optionally provide your email address so we can respond to you. This email address is not stored in our systems; it is directly forwarded to our email client. #### ### 3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION #### 3.1 Core Functionality - Provide personalized movie recommendations using AI - Save and synchronize your movie preferences across devices - Display relevant movie information and available streaming platforms based on your region - Support multiple languages and regions #### 3.2 Service Improvement - Analyze usage patterns to improve our recommendation algorithm - Generate aggregated analytics for app performance - Respond to user feedback and support requests - Fix bugs and technical issues #### 3.3 Communication - Send important updates about our service - Respond to your inquiries and support requests (only when you voluntarily provide your email address) - Notify about new features (with your consent) #### ### 4. INFORMATION SHARING #### 4.1 Third-Party Services We share necessary data with: **OpenAI (ChatGPT):** - Anonymized preference data for generating movie recommendations - No personal identifiers are sent to OpenAI - Data is processed according to OpenAI's privacy policy **TMDB (The Movie Database):** - Movie search queries and requests - No personal information is shared with TMDB **JustWatch:** - Streaming availability information is retrieved via TMDB, which sources the data from JustWatch - We acknowledge JustWatch as the original provider of streaming availability data - No personal information is shared directly with JustWatch **Firebase (Google Cloud):** - User authentication and account management - App analytics and crash reporting - Data storage and synchronization **Google/Apple Authentication:** - Basic identity verification for account creation - Subject to respective privacy policies **Apple App Store (Subscription Management):** - Subscription status verification and management - Transaction processing and billing information (handled entirely by Apple) - We do not have access to your payment details or billing information - Subscription data is subject to Apple's privacy policy #### 4.2 Request Limitations and OpenAI Services - The app may enforce daily request limits per user to improve performance and prevent abuse of the OpenAI services - For users who are not authenticated, these limits are applied based on a device-based anonymous identifier - This identifier does not contain any personal data #### 4.3 We Do NOT Sell Personal Data - We never sell your personal information to third parties - We do not share your data for advertising purposes - Aggregated, non-personal analytics may be shared with partners #### ### 5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY #### 5.1 Storage Location - Data is stored on Firebase/Google Cloud servers - Servers are located in secure data centers - Local device storage for offline functionality #### 5.2 Security Measures - End-to-end encryption for data transmission - Firebase Authentication security protocols - Regular security audits and updates - Limited access to personal data by our team #### 5.3 Data Retention - Account data: Until account deletion - Movie preferences: Until account deletion - Subscription status: Until account deletion or subscription cancellation - Analytics data: 26 months maximum - Feedback and support: 3 years for service improvement #### ### 6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES #### 6.1 Account Management - Access: View your account information in app settings - Update: Modify your language and region settings - Delete: Permanently delete your account and all associated data #### 6.2 Data Portability - Request a copy of your personal data - Export your saved movies and preferences #### 6.3 Communication Preferences - Control push notification settings #### ### 7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY - Our app is not intended for children under 13 - We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 - If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly - Parents can contact us to review or delete their child's information #### ### 8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS - Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence - We ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses - Firebase/Google Cloud maintains global security standards ### 9. COOKIES AND TRACKING - We use Firebase Analytics for app performance monitoring - No third-party advertising cookies are used - You can disable analytics in app settings #### ### 10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY - We may update this Privacy Policy periodically - Significant changes will be communicated through the app - Continued use implies acceptance of updated policy ### ### 11. CONTACT US For privacy-related questions or requests: - Email: contact@cinemageapp.com - In-app: Use the "Contact Us" feature - Response time: Within 30 days.