Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

Introduction
BickerFlick (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and services (“Service”). By using BickerFlick, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and any other information you provide during registration.
Watchlist Data: We collect information about the movies and TV shows you add to your watchlist, including titles, ratings, and watched status.
Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Service, such as pages visited, features used, and timestamps.
Third-Party Data: We use third-party APIs (e.g., TMDB, xAI) to fetch movie and TV show information, including streaming provider data. This data is stored locally to reduce API calls.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Provide and improve the Service, such as managing your watchlist and generating recommendations.
Enable sharing features, such as creating share links for your watchlist.
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending service-related updates.
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following ways:

With Your Consent: When you share your watchlist via a share link, other users can view your watchlist and copy items to their own lists.
Third-Party Services: We use third-party APIs (e.g., TMDB) to fetch movie and TV show data. This data is stored locally, and we do not share your personal information with these third parties.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users.

4. Data Storage and Security
We store your information on secure servers and take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information and watchlist data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will remove your data from our servers within 30 days, except as required by law.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

7. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on BickerFlick. Cookies help us remember your preferences and track usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links
BickerFlick may include links to third-party websites or services (e.g., TMDB, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy
BickerFlick is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. Get your damn kids off the internet.

10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing BickerFlick from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.