Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Overview
At Flashback Flicks, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to provide you with the best possible experience discovering and organizing your favorite 80s and 90s movies.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect only the essential information needed to create and maintain your account:
- Your Google email address
- Your name (as provided by Google)
- Your Google profile picture (if available)
- A unique user identifier from Google
Movie Data
To provide personalized movie recommendations and watchlist features, we store:
- Movies you add to your watchlists
- Movies you mark as favorites
- Movies you mark as watched
- Custom watchlist names you create
Usage Information
We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:
- Pages you visit on our site
- Search terms and filters you use
- Browser type and device information
- General location (country/region level only)
How We Use Your Information
Personalized Experience
We use your movie preferences to provide personalized recommendations and maintain your watchlists across devices.
Account Management
Your account information is used to authenticate you and sync your data across sessions.
Service Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us understand how to improve our features and user experience.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:
Advertising Partners
We may use Google AdSense and other advertising services to display relevant ads. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests. No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers.
Service Providers
We work with trusted service providers (like hosting and database services) who help us operate our website. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Account Data
- • View your account information
- • Update your Google profile
- • Delete your account and data
Movie Data
- • Manage your watchlists
- • Remove favorites and watched movies
- • Export your data
Data Deletion
When you delete your account, we will permanently remove all your personal data including watchlists, favorites, and watched movies within 30 days. Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for authentication and core functionality
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our site (anonymized)
Advertising Cookies
Used by ad networks to show relevant advertisements
Note: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Children's Privacy
Flashback Flicks is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:
- • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our website
- • Your continued use of our service after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Effective Date
This privacy policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and applies to all information collected by Flashback Flicks from that date forward. By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.