Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

CineLenz collects information to provide better movie discovery and analysis services:

• Search and Viewing Data: Movies you search for, reviews you read, and pages you visit
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our features and services
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, IP address, and operating system
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and remember your preferences
• No Personal Accounts: CineLenz currently does not require account registration or collect personally identifiable information

2. Third-Party Data Sources

We aggregate movie information and social media sentiment from various sources:

• TMDB (The Movie Database): Movie metadata, images, and user ratings
• OMDb: Additional movie information and ratings from IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic
• YouTube: Public comments on movie-related videos (analyzed anonymously)
• The Guardian: Professional film critic reviews and articles

All data collected from these sources is publicly available. We do not access private accounts or non-public information.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide accurate movie recommendations and sentiment analysis
• Improve our algorithms and user experience
• Analyze trends in movie popularity and audience reactions
• Debug technical issues and optimize performance
• Understand which features are most valuable to users

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Limited data retention - we only keep analytics data for 90 days
• No storage of sensitive personal information

5. Cookies and Tracking

CineLenz uses cookies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your browser cookies and local storage at any time
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Request information about data we may have collected
• Contact us with privacy concerns or questions

7. Children's Privacy

CineLenz is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: privacy@cinelenz.com
Website: www.cinelenz.com