Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Flicks ("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 service. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Email address (when you create an account)
• Username (when you create an account)
• Profile avatar (if you upload one)

Usage Information

• Watch history (titles viewed, progress, timestamps)
• Liked titles and preferences
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To create and manage your user account
• To track your watch history and resume playback
• To personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
• To communicate with you, including sending verification emails
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

4. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party services:

The Movie Database (TMDB)

We use the TMDB API to retrieve movie and TV show metadata, including titles, descriptions, posters, and cast information. Your search queries are sent to TMDB through our API proxy. TMDB has its own privacy policy that governs their data practices.

PocketBase

We use PocketBase as our backend authentication and database service. Your account information, watch history, and liked titles are stored in our PocketBase instance. Data is transmitted securely over HTTPS.

Content Delivery Networks

We use third-party CDNs to deliver static assets such as fonts (Google Fonts) and JavaScript libraries (Tailwind CSS, HLS.js). These services may collect anonymized usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to maintain your authentication session and user preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. Your authentication token is stored locally on your device and is used to keep you signed in to the Service.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you wish to delete your account or request that we no longer use your information, please contact us. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to delete your data
• The right to restrict processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This 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 for any changes.