Privacy Policy

Overview

The Movie Companion (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a personal movie rating website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about what data we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for authentication and account recovery)
• Username (displayed publicly on your profile)
• Display name (optional, displayed publicly)
• Profile picture (optional, if you upload one)

Usage Data

When you use our site, we collect:

• Movie ratings you submit
• Rating requests you make
• Basic page view analytics (via Vercel Analytics)

Social Login Data

If you sign up using Google or Apple, we receive your name and email from those services. We do not have access to your social media passwords.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Display your ratings on your public profile
• Show community ratings and request counts on movies
• Send password reset emails when requested
• Understand how people use our site (aggregate analytics only)

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform. We use industry-standard security practices including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Row-level security for database access

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use Supabase for database hosting and Vercel for website hosting. These providers have access to data only as needed to provide their services.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your ratings

You can manage your account and delete it at any time from your profile settings.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and to remember your preferences (like dark/light mode). We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can reach us through the site's contact features.