Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BooFlix. BooFlix is a movie tracking application that helps users track scary movies they watch leading up to Halloween. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and web services.

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

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

Optional Account Registration:

• Email Address: If you choose to create an account, we collect your email address for authentication purposes
• Password: We collect and securely store your password (encrypted) for account access
• Anonymous Accounts: You can use BooFlix with an anonymous account without providing any personal information

Movie Data

We collect and store the following information about your movie preferences and viewing habits:

• Movie titles you've added to your library
• Movies you've marked as watched and the dates you watched them
• Your ratings for movies
• Movies you've marked as "must watch"
• Movies you've indicated you own
• Notes you add about movies
• Streaming service preferences

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data:

• App usage patterns and interactions
• Error logs and crash reports
• Device type and operating system
• App version and session duration

Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our app.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the BooFlix app functionality
2. Data Synchronization: To sync your movie data across multiple devices
3. Account Management: To authenticate users and manage account access
4. App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app features
5. Error Tracking: To identify and fix technical issues
6. User Support: To respond to your questions and provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored using Google Firebase services (Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Analytics). We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption of passwords, secure data transmission using HTTPS, and regular security updates.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with service providers (like Google/Firebase for hosting), for legal requirements, or safety and protection.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• View Your Data: You can access your movie data within the app at any time
• Export Your Data: You can export your movie library and watch history
• Delete Your Data: You can delete individual movies or your entire account
• Modify Your Data: You can update your movie ratings and preferences

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: