1. Introduction
MovieFranchise ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This privacy policy describes what data we collect, why we use it, and what choices you have.
2. Who is responsible
Data controller: J. Buijs (private individual, owner of the app "MovieFranchise"). For privacy questions: moviefranchise25@gmail.com.
3. What data we collect
- Account & authentication: email address (via Firebase Authentication), username and an optional date of birth for age-related features.
- Profile & preferences: profile picture index, favorite franchises, theme, language and font size — stored locally on your device only, not synced to the cloud.
- Progress & usage: which movies you mark as "watched" — stored locally on your device only, not synced to the cloud.
- Technical metadata: log and error data for debugging, performance and security.
- Advertising identifiers: if you grant permission via the App Tracking Transparency prompt, an advertising identifier (IDFA) may be used to show more relevant ads and measure ad performance through Google AdMob.
4. Why we use data
We use data to manage your account, provide login functionality, sync preferences and personalize the app experience. We use limited analytics and crash reporting (e.g. Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics) to improve the app. The app also displays advertisements via Google AdMob to support free use of the app.
5. Tracking and App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
On iOS, the app shows an App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt at startup, asking for your permission before any cross-app or cross-website tracking identifier (IDFA) may be used. If you decline or have not yet responded, no advertising identifier is used and you will only see non-personalized ads. If you grant permission, your advertising identifier may be used by Google AdMob to show more relevant ads and measure ad performance. You can change this choice at any time via your device settings (Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking).
6. Third parties and processors
We use external services such as Firebase, Google, Google AdMob and (optionally) Facebook as identity, analytics and advertising providers. These parties act as a processor or independent data controller and have their own privacy policies. Links:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Firebase Privacy Policy
- Google AdMob Privacy & Data Use
- Facebook Privacy Policy
7. Where we store data
Your watched status, favorites, profile and preferences are stored locally on your device only (SharedPreferences) and are never synced to the cloud. Technical locations for the remaining data:
- Firebase Authentication — for login (email/password, Google, Facebook)
- Cloud Firestore — only for username registration and (where applicable) support/feedback requests
- Local storage: SharedPreferences — watched status, favorites, profile picture, theme, language, font size and other preferences
8. Retention periods and deletion
You can delete your account via Settings > Account, or by sending a request to moviefranchise25@gmail.com. After confirmation, we delete personal data from active systems within 30 days; backups may be retained for up to 90 days. Anonymized/aggregated data may be retained longer.
9. Your rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability where applicable. Requests can be submitted via the app or by email to moviefranchise25@gmail.com. We respond within the legally prescribed period (usually 1 month).
10. Transfers outside the EU/EEA
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, this only happens with appropriate safeguards and in accordance with applicable law (e.g. EU standard contractual clauses) or when based on valid legal grounds.
11. Minors
The app is not directed at children under the age of 16. If we process data of minors, this is done with the consent of the holder of parental responsibility or based on legal regulation.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures (such as encryption in transit, access control and Firebase Security Rules) to protect personal data. No method is 100% secure; in the event of a data breach, we will inform affected users and, if required, the supervisory authority.
13. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy. We will communicate significant changes via the app or email. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this document.
14. Contact
For questions, access or deletion requests: moviefranchise25@gmail.com or via the privacy/account section in the app.