Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Cinova is a social movie- and TV-discovery app. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. We've tried to write it in plain language.

Who we are

Cinova (the "Service") is operated by Cinova LLC, a limited liability company organized in Maryland, United States ("Cinova," "we," "us," or "our"). If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected].

Information we collect

Information you provide

• Account information , your email address, username, display name, and password. (Passwords are stored hashed; we never see them in plain text.)
• Google sign-in , if you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from Google to create your account.
• Profile details , anything you add, such as a profile photo, favorite genres, and taste preferences.
• Your activity and content , the ratings and scores you give, reviews or notes you write, watchlists and lists you build, comments you post, and the people you follow.
• Phone number (optional) , if you add your number so friends can find you, we store only a scrambled code (a SHA-256 hash) of it, never the number itself. A readable copy stays on your device only.
• Contacts (optional) , if you use Find Friends, the app reads the phone numbers and email addresses in your device contacts and sends only scrambled codes (SHA-256 hashes) of them to our servers. We use those codes to show you which contacts are already on Cinova, and to show other members how many of their contacts are here when they invite friends. We store only the scrambled codes , never names, numbers, or emails , and each new scan replaces the previous one. You can turn off being discoverable anytime in Find Friends.

Information we generate as you use Cinova

• Recommendation and taste data , to personalize what you see, we record your in-app activity (for example, the titles you swipe on, rate, or search for) and use it to build a "taste profile" that powers recommendations.
• Search history , your recent searches, stored to your account so your experience is consistent across devices.
• Social graph , your followers, who you follow, and follow requests, including whether your account is public or private.

Technical information

• Device and log data , basic information such as device type, app version, and error/diagnostic logs needed to keep the app running reliably.
• Local storage , some preferences are stored on your device.

How we use your information

• To create and operate your account and provide the Service's features.
• To personalize your feed, recommendations, and search results.
• To enable social features like following, sharing, and comments.
• To send you essential account emails (such as password resets and notifications you've enabled).
• To keep Cinova secure, prevent abuse, and fix problems.
• To comply with legal obligations.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only in these limited cases:

• Other users , content you choose to make visible (your profile, public ratings, posts, lists, and comments) is shown to other Cinova users according to your privacy settings.
• Service providers who process data on our behalf, under contract, to run the Service:
  • Supabase , our database, authentication, and storage provider.
  • Resend , our email delivery provider (processes your email address to send account emails).
  • Google , only if you use Google sign-in.
• Legal reasons , if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Cinova and its users.
• Business transfers , if Cinova is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that deal.

Movie and TV data

Movie and TV metadata, images, and ratings shown in Cinova are provided by The Movie Database (TMDB). This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. We do not share your personal information with TMDB.

Data retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete or de-identify your personal information, except where we are required to keep certain records to meet legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Your rights and choices

• Access and update , you can view and edit your profile and content from within the app.
• Delete your account , you can permanently delete your account and associated data at any time from the app's settings.
• Privacy controls , you can make your account private and manage who can follow you.
• Regional rights , depending on where you live (for example, the EEA/UK under GDPR, or California under the CCPA/CPRA), you may have additional rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

Security

We protect your information using industry-standard measures, including encryption in transit, encryption of data at rest with our hosting provider, and per-user access controls so users can only access data they're permitted to. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information and promptly address issues.

Children's privacy

Cinova is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.

International users

Cinova is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your information will be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.

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