Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2025
Showvie ("we", "our", or "us") is a movie and TV tracking app. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Information We Collect
- Account information — username, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash). If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive only what those services provide (typically an identifier and, optionally, your name and email).
- Activity data — movies and shows you rate, review, or add to your watchlist.
- Profile information — display name, bio, and profile photo, if you choose to provide them.
- Usage data — standard server logs (IP address, request timestamps) retained briefly for security and debugging.
How We Use It
- To provide and improve the app — powering your watchlist, feed, and profile.
- To show your activity to people who follow you (you control this through your account).
- To respond to support requests.
We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising.
Third Parties
- TMDB — movie and TV metadata is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB). When you use the app, your device fetches images directly from TMDB's CDN. See TMDB's privacy policy.
- Apple / Google — if you use Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google, those services handle authentication under their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
Your data is retained while your account is active. You can request deletion at any time by emailing [email protected] — we'll remove your account and associated data within 7 days.
Children
Showvie is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
Changes
If we make material changes to this policy, we'll update the date above. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions? Email us at [email protected].