Privacy Policy

Welcome to IMDH (Internet Movie Database Hub). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights.

This policy applies to all users of IMDH and covers all information collected through our website, mobile applications, and related services.

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you:

1. Information You Provide Directly:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile picture when you create an account
• User-Generated Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, watchlists, and other content you post
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with us
• Payment Information: Billing details if you purchase premium services (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

2. Information Collected Automatically:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, search queries, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store information

3. Information from Third Parties:

• Social Media: Profile information when you sign in through Google, Facebook, or other social media accounts
• Analytics Providers: Information about how you use our service from analytics tools
• Content Providers: Movie and celebrity information from third-party databases and APIs

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Account Management: To manage your account and provide customer support
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and improve functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Research: To conduct research and development for new features

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to show relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• User Content: Retained as long as necessary to provide services
• Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Users between 13 and 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our service.

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, state, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside India and choose to use our service, your information will be transferred to India and processed there. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Our service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Third-party services we integrate with may include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Firebase for authentication and data storage
• Social media platforms (Google, Facebook) for sign-in
• Payment processors for transactions
• Content delivery networks (CDN) for performance

With your consent, we may send you marketing communications about:

• New features and updates
• Special offers and promotions
• Personalized recommendations
• Industry news and trends

You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us directly

Note: Even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you essential service-related communications.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach
• Provide details about the nature of the breach
• Explain what information was compromised
• Describe the measures we're taking to address the breach
• Provide recommendations on steps you can take to protect yourself

We will also notify relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification for material changes
• Displaying a prominent notice on our homepage

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

By using IMDH, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

For certain activities, we may ask for your explicit consent before collecting or processing your personal information. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information of California residents.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.