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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Introduction

CinemaSearch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our movie recommendation service at cinemasearch.online.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Movie Selections: When you search for and select movies, this information is processed in real-time to generate recommendations. Your selections are not stored on our servers.
• Watchlist Data: If you use the watchlist feature, your saved movies are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and never transmitted to our servers.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general interaction patterns to improve our service.
• Device Information: Basic device information like browser type, screen size, and operating system may be collected for optimization purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized movie recommendations based on your selections
• Improve and optimize our recommendation algorithm
• Maintain and improve website functionality
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Third-Party Services

The Movie Database (TMDB)

We use TMDB's API to provide movie data, including titles, descriptions, images, and metadata. Your searches are sent to TMDB to retrieve movie information. Please review TMDB's Privacy Policy for more information.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous data about your visit. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

CinemaSearch uses cookies for:

• Essential Functionality: Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our site
• Advertising: Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Storage

• Server-Side: We do not store your movie selections or personal data on our servers.
• Client-Side: Watchlist data and preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure all communications between your browser and our servers.

Children's Privacy

CinemaSearch is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your locally stored watchlist data at any time through your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Use browser tools to block cookies
• Request information about data we may have collected

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

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