Privacy Policy

Introduction

Watchlist Notify ("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.

By using Watchlist Notify, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile picture (if provided via OAuth)
• Authentication credentials (managed by Auth0)

Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our service:

• Movies and TV shows added to your watchlist
• Streaming services you subscribe to
• Notification preferences and settings
• Search queries and browsing activity within the app

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Log data and usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our service, including watchlist management and availability tracking
• Notifications: To send you email notifications about content availability based on your preferences
• Personalization: To customize your experience and show relevant content
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party services including Auth0 (authentication), MongoDB Atlas (database), TMDb (content data), and Postmark (email delivery). These providers access your data only to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Auth0: Authentication and identity management
• TMDb (The Movie Database): Content metadata and streaming availability information
• Postmark: Email delivery service
• MongoDB Atlas: Database hosting
• Upstash Redis: Caching service
• Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure and hosting
• Vercel: Frontend hosting

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information via your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email notifications at any time through your settings
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@watchlistnotify.com.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure authentication via Auth0, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

We use HTTP-only cookies for authentication and session management. These cookies are essential for the service to function properly. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@watchlistnotify.com