Privacy Policy

At WatchWatch, we believe your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the control you have over your data. We've written this in plain English because we respect your time and want you to actually understand it.

What We Collect

Information You Give Us

• Account Information: Your email address, username, and password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Optional profile photo and display name
• Your Activity: Shows and movies you add to your watchlist, ratings, reviews, and comments you post
• Group Activity: Groups you join, create, or participate in, and your interactions within those groups

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you use the app (what shows you view, when you log in, features you use)
• Device Information: Your device type, browser, IP address, and general location (country/region)
• Cookies: Small files that help keep you logged in and remember your preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide the Service: Show you content, manage your watchlist, enable group features
• Personalize Your Experience: Recommend shows based on your interests and viewing history
• Facilitate Social Features: Let you share reviews, join groups, and connect with others who share your interests
• Send Notifications: Alert you about group activity, replies to your comments, and important account updates (you can control these in settings)
• Improve the App: Understand how people use WatchWatch so we can make it better
• Keep Things Safe: Prevent abuse, spam, and keep the community healthy

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Period.

What We Share

Within WatchWatch

• Public by Default: Your profile name, reviews, ratings, and comments are visible to other WatchWatch users
• Group Content: When you join a group, other group members can see your activity within that group
• Watchlist: Your watchlist is visible to other users of groups you are a member of

With Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted partners who help us run the service:

• Hosting & Database: To store your data securely
• Email Service: To send you notifications and account emails
• Content Providers: To fetch show/movie information and images (we only share anonymous requests, not your personal data)
• Analytics: To understand how the app is used (anonymized where possible)

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and can only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of WatchWatch and our users.

Your Rights & Controls

You're in control of your data:

• Access: View all data we have about you
• Edit: Update your profile, preferences, and privacy settings anytime
• Delete: Remove individual reviews, comments, or your entire account
• Control Visibility: Watchlists are private to groups members and users can leave groups
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email notifications (except critical account security emails)

To exercise any of these rights, visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@watchwatch.tv

Data Security

We take security seriously. Your password is encrypted, our connections are secured with HTTPS, and we use industry-standard security practices to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we can't guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We keep your data as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data longer if required by law

Children's Privacy

WatchWatch is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us and we'll delete it.

International Users

WatchWatch is operated from the United States. If you're using the service from outside the US, your data will be transferred to and processed in the US. By using WatchWatch, you consent to this transfer.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Keep you logged in and remember your preferences (required for the app to work)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how people use WatchWatch

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use WatchWatch.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or a prominent notice in the app. Your continued use of WatchWatch after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? We're here to help:

• Email: privacy@watchwatch.tv
• General Support: support@watchwatch.tv

We'll respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

Also see our Terms & Conditions and Support Page.