Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1st 2025

Welcome to MovieMash (https://movie-mash.com), a platform where users can search for, discover, and rate movies. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information:

• Username
• Email Address
• Password (securely hashed and stored)

1.2. Usage Information:

• Movie search queries
• Ratings and reviews submitted by you
• IP address, browser type, and device information (for analytics and security)

1.3. Third-Party Content:

Movie data, images, and crew information are provided by The Movie Database (TMDb). Use of TMDb content is subject to their terms and privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To allow you to search, view, and rate movies
• To personalize your experience on the platform
• To monitor usage patterns and improve our services
• To respond to user inquiries and provide support

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Account Management and Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Deleting your account will remove your personal data (username, email, and password) from our systems. However, anonymized usage data (e.g., movie ratings) may be retained for analytical purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure password hashing
• HTTPS encryption
• Routine security audits and monitoring

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Third-Party Services

MovieMash uses TMDb’s API to display movie and crew images and data. While we do not share personal user data with TMDb, their content and services are governed by their Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

MovieMash is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use of MovieMash after changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at contact@movie-mash.com.