Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how CineTrack : MovieBox & TV Shows (“the App”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our iOS application.

By using CineTrack, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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1. Who we are

App name: CineTrack: MovieBox & TV Shows

Developer: Nida Maryam Masood

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at the email below.

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2. What CineTrack does

CineTrack  allows you to:

Discover movies and TV shows

View details, cast, trailers, and ratings

Maintain a personal watchlist and watched history

See where you can legally watch content online (by linking out to external services)

CineTrack  does not host or stream full movies or TV shows itself.

When you tap “Watch” or open a trailer or external provider, you are redirected to third-party services. Their own privacy policies apply to your use of those services.

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3. Information we collect

3.1 Information you provide directly

We do not create user accounts and do not ask you to enter personal information such as your name, email, or phone number in the app.

However, we store the following app data on your device:

Movies and TV shows you add to your watchlist

Items you mark as watched

Basic preferences (e.g., whether you’ve completed onboarding, app settings)

This data is stored locally on your device using Apple’s UserDefaults and is not automatically sent to our servers.

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3.2 Information collected automatically

When you use CineTrack , certain information may be automatically collected by third-party services we integrate.

Provide ad measurement and reporting

Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

For more information, see Google’s policies:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Firebase (Analytics/Crash reports)

We use Firebase services such as Analytics or Crashlytics) to:

Improve app stability and performance

Understand app usage in aggregate (if Analytics is enabled)

Firebase may collect:

Device information and identifiers

Basic app usage events (e.g., app opens, feature flags)

Crash information (if Crashlytics is enabled)

For more information, see:

https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

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3.3 API providers and external content sources

To show movie and TV information and trailers, the app calls external APIs, including:

The Movie Database (TMDB)

Other external services you may choose to open through the app (for example, official streaming providers or video platforms)

When you use search or browse features, your:

Search query (e.g., “John Wick”)

Selected movie or show

may be visible to those providers as part of the request.

We do not send any additional personally identifying information from you to them beyond what is technically required.

Their privacy policies apply when their APIs or external players are used, for example:

TMDB: https://www.themoviedb.org/privacy-policy

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4. How we use your information

We use the information outlined above to:

Provide core app functionality (movie & show discovery, watchlist, stats)

Show trailers or open external providers when you tap “Watch”

Monitor app performance, fix bugs, and prevent abuse or fraud

Understand how the app is used (in aggregate) to improve user experience

We do not sell your personal data.

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5. How we share your information

We may share information in the following situations:

1. Service Providers & SDKs

With third-party providers that power parts of the app, such as:

Google (Firebase)

TMDB and other content or analytics providers that the app integrates with

2. Legal requirements

If we are required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

3. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, app data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not share your watchlist or watched history with other users or social networks.

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6. Data retention

Local app data (watchlist, watched history, settings) stays on your device until you:

Remove items manually, or

Delete the app (which generally removes the local data).

Ad and analytics data is stored by the respective third-party providers (e.g., Google, Firebase) in accordance with their own retention policies.

We do not maintain a separate backend server database for your personal profile.

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7. Your choices & controls

You have several options to control your data:

1. Watchlist & stats

You can remove items from your watchlist or mark them as not watched.

You can delete the app to remove local data stored on your device.

2. External platforms

When you open external video or streaming services from within the app, you can manage your privacy settings directly on those services.

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8. Children’s privacy

CineTrack  is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at nidamaryammasood@gmail.com, and we will delete such information where required by law.

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9. International data transfers

Our third-party providers (e.g., Google, Firebase, TMDB) may process data on servers located in different countries, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the app, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable legal protections.

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10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Update the “Last updated” date at the top; and

Publish the new version in the app and/or on our website.

Your continued use of CineTrack after changes are made means you accept the updated policy.

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11. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: nidamaryammasood@gmail.com