PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

App Name: Movie Discovery

Contact: nextgenerationbuildios@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to Movie Discovery ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

- Email address, name, profile information (account creation)

- Payment handled by Apple App Store (we do not store payment data)

- Contact details when you reach out to support

- Social login data (Google, Facebook, Apple)

2.2 Usage Data

- Device type, OS version, identifiers

- App usage and session activity

- IP address, crash logs, error reports

- General location (not precise GPS)

2.3 Third-Party Content

Our app uses third-party services for content:

TMDB Privacy Policy: https://www.themoviedb.org/privacy-policy

YouTube Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. How We Use Your Information

- Provide and maintain the app

- Process subscriptions and transactions

- Personalize content and recommendations

- Communicate updates and support

- Improve app performance

- Ensure security and prevent fraud

- Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process data based on:

- Consent

- Contract

- Legitimate interest

- Legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

5.1 Service Providers

- Firebase (Google) for backend services

- Apple App Store for payments

- Ad networks (if enabled)

- Analytics providers

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may share data if required by law.

5.3 Business Transfers

Data may transfer in case of merger or acquisition.

6. Data Security

We use standard security practices:

- Encryption

- Access control

- Secure infrastructure

However, no system is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You may:

- Access your data

- Correct data

- Delete data

- Restrict processing

- Request data transfer

- Object to processing

Contact: nextgenerationbuildios@gmail.com

7.1 Account Deletion

Delete inside app:

Profile → Delete Account

All data will be permanently removed.

8. Data Retention

- Account data: until deleted

- Transactions: up to 7 years

- Usage data: up to 2 years

- Deleted accounts: removed within 30 days

9. Children's Privacy

Not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in other countries with proper safeguards.

11. Technologies Used

- Device identifiers

- Local storage

- Analytics tools

12. Third-Party Services

Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy

TMDB: https://www.themoviedb.org/privacy-policy

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy

AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy

13. Advertising

- Ads may be shown using partners

- Personalized ads depend on user settings

- Users can opt out in device settings

- Subscribers may not see ads

14. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. Continued use means acceptance.

15. Contact

nextgenerationbuildios@gmail.com

Response time: within 48 hours

16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

- Right to know

- Right to delete

- Right to opt-out

- No discrimination

Contact: nextgenerationbuildios@gmail.com

17. GDPR Contact

Email: nextgenerationbuildios@gmail.com

By using Movie Discovery, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Effective January 2026