Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Hubmovies, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our service.

Data Collection

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, profile picture) via Google Firebase Auth
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Device information (device type, browser, IP address)
• Cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

Data Usage

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our movie and TV show discovery service
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Analyze service usage to improve it
• Develop new features and improve existing ones

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following cases:

• With third-party service providers who help us deliver our service
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with prior notice)
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Strict access control and multi-factor authentication
• Continuous system monitoring and threat detection
• Incident response plan in case of data breach

Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data that we hold
• Correct or update your inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Receive your data in a structured and readable format
• Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use different types of cookies:

• Essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand service usage
• Preference cookies to remember your choices
• Marketing cookies for personalized advertising (with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent banner.

Third-Party Services

Our service uses third-party services that may collect data:

• The Movie Database (TMDB) for movie and TV show data
• Google Firebase for authentication, database, and session storage
• Google Analytics for traffic analysis (anonymized)

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with our legal obligations. Account data is retained until you delete your account, and analytics data is retained in anonymized form.

Google Authentication

Our application uses Google Firebase Authentication for login:

• When logging in with Google, we access your name, email address, and profile picture
• We only request the minimal information necessary for the application to function
• Your Google data is stored securely via Firebase and is not shared with third parties
• You can revoke access to your Google account at any time via your Google account settings
• Use of Google is also subject to Google's terms of service

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us: