Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: April 28, 2026

Introduction

CineMatch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our movie recommendation platform.

By using CineMatch, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

  • •Email address: When you create an account
  • •Name: Optional, provided during account creation
  • •Authentication data: Secure login credentials (stored encrypted)

Usage Information

  • •Movie preferences: Movies you like, add to watchlist, or interact with
  • •Recommendation history: Movies recommended to you and your engagement
  • •Search queries: Terms you search for on our platform
  • •Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

Third-Party Data

We use The Movie Database (TMDB) API to fetch movie information including titles, descriptions, posters, ratings, and metadata. We do not store this data permanently—it is fetched on-demand and cached temporarily for performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • •Personalized recommendations: To provide movie suggestions based on your preferences
  • •Account management: To authenticate and manage your account
  • •Service improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our recommendation algorithm
  • •Communication: To send important updates about your account (with your consent)
  • •Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • •Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest where applicable
  • •Access controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • •Regular audits: Periodic security reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: