Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FilmReal ("we," "our," or "the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our movie discovery application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

FilmReal is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best movie discovery experience:

2.1 Information You Provide

• API Settings: If you choose to configure ChatGPT integration, your API key and settings are stored locally on your device only.
• Collections & Favorites: Movies and TV shows you bookmark or add to collections are stored locally on your device.
• Notes: Any notes you create about movies or shows are stored locally on your device.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• App Usage: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience.
• Device Information: Basic device information such as OS version and app version for compatibility purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our movie discovery service
• To personalize your experience and show relevant content
• To improve app functionality and fix technical issues
• To understand how users interact with the app and enhance features

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: All your personal data including favorites, collections, notes, and API settings are stored locally on your device. We do not store this information on our servers.

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

FilmReal integrates with the following third-party services:

• The Movie Database (TMDb): We use TMDb API to fetch movie and TV show information. Please refer to TMDb's Privacy Policy.
• YouTube: Video trailers are played through YouTube's embedded player. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
• OpenAI API (Optional): If you choose to enable ChatGPT integration, your conversations are sent to OpenAI's API. Your API key is stored locally and never shared with us. Please refer to OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

FilmReal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your locally stored data
• Delete your data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
• Opt-out of optional features like ChatGPT integration
• Request information about how your data is used

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes. We may disclose your information only when required by law or to protect our rights.

9. International Data Transfers

As our app may be used globally, data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our mobile app does not use cookies. We may use similar technologies to track app usage for analytics purposes, but all such data is anonymized.