Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Reel Runtimes ("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 visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create a user profile
• Submit runtime segments or other content
• Create or manage movie lists
• Contact us with questions or feedback

This information may include:

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Profile information (bio, website, avatar)
• User-generated content (runtime segments, lists, comments)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our Service
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers and characteristics

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide personalized experiences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our Service
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Processing and displaying user-submitted content
• Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
• Communicating with you about your account and our services
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Complying with legal obligations
• Generating anonymized statistics and analytics

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide may be publicly visible, including:

• Your username and profile information
• Runtime segments you submit
• Public movie lists you create
• Your contribution statistics and activity

4.2 Third-Party Services

We integrate with The Movie Database (TMDB) to provide movie information. When you search for or view movies, requests may be made to TMDB's API. Please review TMDB's privacy policy for information about their data practices.

4.3 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (Supabase)
• Analytics services
• Email communication services
• Security and fraud prevention services

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• User-generated content may be retained to maintain database integrity
• Analytics data is typically retained for up to 2 years
• Legal compliance may require longer retention periods

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of this information in a portable format.

7.2 Correction

You can update your profile information and account settings at any time through your account dashboard.

7.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information. Note that some information may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to certain processing of your personal information or request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

7.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service 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 so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Through our website contact form
• By email (contact information available on our website)

We will make every effort to respond to your privacy-related inquiries and concerns promptly.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those outlined in Section 7 above.

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

• Consent (for optional features and communications)
• Contract performance (to provide our services)
• Legitimate interests (to improve and secure our services)
• Legal compliance (to meet regulatory requirements)