Introduction
Welcome to Cinephillia ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our movie and TV quiz application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our services, we collect:
- Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted)
- Profile Information: Display name and profile picture (optional)
- User-Generated Content: Quizzes you create, quiz responses, and game scores
Google OAuth Information
When you sign in with Google, we receive limited information from your Google account:
- Basic Profile Information: Name, email address, and profile picture
- Google User ID: A unique identifier for authentication purposes
Important: Cinephillia's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, and time spent
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Session Data: Authentication tokens and session identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services: Enable account creation, authentication, and core functionality
- Personalize Experience: Save your quizzes, preferences, and game history
- Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
- Communication: Send service-related notifications and updates (with your consent)
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for advertising purposes
- Share your information except as described in this policy
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (Supabase for database, Cloudinary for images)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
We ensure all third-party service providers maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection laws.
Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Secure Infrastructure: We use Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade security and compliance
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
- Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices
Your data is stored on secure servers in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions at any time
- Revoke Google Access: You can revoke Cinephillia's access to your Google account at any time via your Google Account settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through our service or via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@cinephillia.com
- Website: Through our contact form
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.