Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShowSeeker ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our movie and TV show discovery application ("App") and website ("Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully. By using ShowSeeker, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password (stored securely as a hash).
• Profile Information: Your preferred country/region and language settings.
• Streaming Service Preferences: The streaming services you subscribe to (e.g., Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max).
• Lists and Ratings: Movies, TV shows, and videos you add to your watchlist, mark as seen, or rate.
• User-Generated Content: Videos you submit to our shortfilms library (YouTube/Vimeo URLs).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including content viewed, searches performed, and features used.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed.

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your Google account email, name, and profile picture. We do not have access to your Google password or other Google account data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Personalize your experience with content recommendations based on your streaming providers and preferences
• Process and manage your account, including authentication
• Sync your watchlists, seen lists, and ratings across devices
• Send you service-related communications (e.g., email verification, password reset)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party services that help us operate our Service (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery). These providers only have access to information necessary to perform their functions.
• Third-Party APIs: We use TMDB, OMDb, YouTube, and Vimeo APIs to provide content information. Your search queries may be processed by these services according to their privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Safety: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of ShowSeeker, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms (bcrypt)
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• JWT-based authentication with secure token storage
• Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings.
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the app settings.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, you can use the in-app settings or contact us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

ShowSeeker is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., streaming platforms, IMDb, YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@showseeker.app