Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

1. Who controls your data

MovieRec (movierec.net) is the controller of personal data processed through this website. For privacy requests, contact [email protected].

2. Personal data we collect

• Account data: email address, authentication identifiers, and account status.
• Preference data: watchlist entries, favourites, recommendation inputs, and UI preferences.
• Usage and device data: IP address, browser/device details, pages viewed, and referral context.
• Marketing data: newsletter subscription status and campaign interaction signals.

3. How and why we use your data

• Operate accounts, authentication, and personalized recommendations.
• Maintain site reliability, diagnose issues, and prevent abuse.
• Measure performance and improve the product.
• Send newsletter updates when you subscribe.
• Support affiliate and advertising monetization.

4. UK/EU legal bases

• Contract: to deliver requested services (account, watchlist, recommendations).
• Legitimate interests: service security, fraud prevention, debugging, and product improvement.
• Consent: non-essential cookies/trackers, marketing emails, and advertising technologies where required.
• Legal obligation: where required by law or valid legal process.

5. Cookies and tracking

Essential storage is used for core functionality. Non-essential analytics and advertising technologies are disabled unless you opt in. See our Cookie Policy for details and controls.

6. Data sharing

We share data only where needed to run the service, including:

• Authentication and hosting providers.
• Analytics and advertising providers (subject to consent where required).
• Email/newsletter delivery providers.
• Authorities or counterparties where legally required.

7. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK/EEA. Where required, we rely on approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and equivalent transfer mechanisms.

8. Retention

• Account data: kept while your account is active and as needed for security.
• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Security and operational logs: retained for limited periods based on necessity.

9. Your rights

Where applicable under UK GDPR / EU GDPR, you may request to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal data.
• Restrict or object to specific processing.
• Receive portable copies of data you provided.
• Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (for example, the UK ICO).

10. Children

MovieRec is not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us so we can review and remove it.

11. Policy changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.