1. Information We Collect
When you use RetroTV, we collect information to provide and improve our streaming service. This includes:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials when you create an account or sign in using Google OAuth
- Viewing Data: Shows you watch, episodes viewed, watch history, watch progress, and viewing preferences
- Interaction Data: Shows added to your watchlist, ratings (thumbs up/down), search queries, and browsing behavior
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns to improve service performance
- Communication Data: Messages and inquiries submitted through our contact form
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide streaming services, including access to TV shows and episodes
- Maintain your watchlist and watch history so you can continue watching where you left off
- Generate personalized recommendations based on your viewing preferences and ratings
- Enable search functionality and help you discover new content
- Remember your preferences and settings across devices
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Improve our platform's performance, security, and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance content curation and recommendations
3. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Authentication Providers: When you sign in with Google OAuth, Google processes your authentication according to their privacy policy
- Video Hosting: When you watch content hosted on YouTube or other platforms, those services may collect information according to their policies
- Service Providers: We work with trusted providers for hosting, analytics, and platform operations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
Your watchlist, ratings, and watch history are private and not shared with other users or third parties except as necessary to provide the service.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
RetroTV uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session and authentication state
- Remember your viewing preferences and settings
- Track your watch progress and history
- Provide personalized recommendations
- Analyze platform usage to improve our service
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features like maintaining login sessions and saving watch history. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please use our contact form to reach out to us.