MovieTok: Find movies in shorts style - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 20, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to MovieTok! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. MovieTok is a movie discovery platform featuring TikTok-style scrolling, IMDB integration, bookmarking, filtering, and streaming information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. Here are the types of information we may collect:

App Usage Data

We collect data about how you use MovieTok, including: movies you bookmark and remove from bookmarks, custom watchlists you create and manage, filter preferences (genre, rating, year, age rating), movie scroll patterns and interactions, language preferences, watch history and viewing patterns, streaming platform preferences, and search queries and discovery patterns.

Subscription Information

For premium subscribers, we collect subscription status, subscription type (weekly, monthly, yearly), renewal preferences, and payment processing information through RevenueCat. We do not directly store payment card information.

Device Information

We may collect device-specific information such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, app performance data, and crash reports to optimize app performance and troubleshoot issues.

Advertising Data

For free users, Google AdMob may collect advertising identifiers, demographic information, interest categories, and ad interaction data to provide personalized advertisements. Premium subscribers have reduced advertising data collection.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain our movie discovery service
Personalize your movie recommendations and filter suggestions
Maintain your bookmarks, watchlists, and custom lists across sessions
Remember your language and filtering preferences
Improve app functionality, performance, and user experience
Manage premium subscriptions and provide ad-free experience
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our recommendation algorithms
Provide customer support and respond to user inquiries
Send important updates about our service and new features

Information Sharing and External Services

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. When you use certain features, you may be redirected to external services:

IMDB Integration: When you tap the IMDB button, you are redirected to IMDB's website or app. This redirect may share basic movie information for search purposes. IMDB's data collection is governed by their own privacy policy.
Streaming Platform Links: When you access streaming availability information, you may be redirected to various streaming platforms. Each platform has its own privacy practices.

Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with several third-party services to provide you with the best movie discovery experience:

The Movie Database (TMDB): We use TMDB API to fetch movie information, posters, ratings, and metadata. TMDB may log API requests for their own analytics. Please review TMDB's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.
Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements to free users. AdMob may collect advertising identifiers, device information, and usage data to provide personalized ads. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience with minimal AdMob data collection. You can review Google's Privacy Policy for more details.
RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat to manage premium subscriptions, process payments, and track subscription status. RevenueCat processes subscription-related data according to their Privacy Policy and may share anonymized analytics with us.
Streaming Data Providers: We integrate with various services to provide streaming availability information. These services may collect basic usage statistics about movie lookup requests.

Local Data Storage

Your bookmarks, custom lists, language preferences, and filter settings are stored locally on your device and synced with our secure servers to provide continuity across sessions. This data is encrypted and associated with your device identifier, not personal information. You can clear this data at any time through the app settings.

Premium vs. Free Users

We provide different privacy protections based on your subscription status:

Premium Subscribers

Enjoy enhanced privacy with no advertising data collection, no personalized ads, unlimited bookmark storage, and reduced third-party data sharing.

Free Users

Limited bookmark storage, advertising data collection for personalized ads, and standard third-party integrations. You can upgrade to premium at any time for enhanced privacy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your bookmark and preference data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Bookmark and watchlist data is retained until you delete it or clear app data. Usage analytics are typically retained for 12 months. Subscription data is retained as required by payment processors and applicable law.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your data:

Access and manage your bookmarks and custom lists within the app
Clear all app data through device settings
Change language and filter preferences at any time
Upgrade to premium for enhanced privacy protections
Manage ad personalization through device settings
Request data deletion by contacting us directly

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our cloud infrastructure and third-party services are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app includes age-based filtering options to help parents control content appropriateness. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new features, legal requirements, or changes in our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the effective date. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. For data-related requests such as data deletion, access, or corrections, please be specific about your request and provide your device information if applicable.

Contact Developer

For direct communication with the developer, privacy concerns, data requests, technical support, or feedback, you can reach out via email: melihfiratapps@gmail.com

Response time: Within 48 hours for privacy-related requests, 5-7 business days for general inquiries.