Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MovieToWatch.today ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by Khorshed Alam. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit movietowatch.today.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
• Watchlist Data: Movie/TV show IDs saved to your watchlist are stored locally in your browser's localStorage only. We do not transmit this data to our servers.
• Cookie Consent: Your cookie preferences are stored in localStorage to avoid repeated prompts.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we receive the email address you provide and any message content.

We do not collect names, passwords, payment information, or require account registration.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and improve your experience.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

3.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about your visit, including pages viewed, session duration, and device information. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements to support free access to our service
• Monitor and prevent technical issues or abuse
• Respond to user inquiries sent via email

5. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• TMDB (The Movie Database) — Movie and TV show data provider
• Google Analytics — Website analytics
• Google AdSense — Advertising platform
• Google Play Store — Mobile app distribution

We do not control these third-party services and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal data (CCPA). Note: we do not sell personal data.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for advertising purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at khorshed.codes@gmail.com.

7. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through several methods:

• Cookie Consent Banner: Use the banner displayed on your first visit to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation.
• Google Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Ad Personalization: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad personalization.

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Data Retention

We do not operate user accounts or databases containing personal information. Any data collected via Google Analytics is retained according to Google's retention settings (typically 14 months). Locally stored data (watchlist, cookie consent) persists until you clear your browser storage.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. 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 immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us: