Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 24, 2026
Welcome to NextCinema (accessible at thenextcinema.com). Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by NextCinema and how we use it to comply with Google Play Developer Policies and general privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our streaming services:
- Account Credentials: When you register an account, we collect your email address, password, and name.
- User Profile Data: Personal profiles created within the account to organize custom settings and watch history.
- Interaction Logs: Details of your watch history, watchlist, search queries, and content ratings to customize recommendations.
- Device Information: We may collect browser details, screen resolution, operating system, and IP address to optimize video playback and prevent security abuses.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used in the following ways:
- To provide, maintain, and secure our video streaming features.
- To personalize your content recommendation feed and maintain your custom watchlist.
- To analyze platform performance, diagnose server issues, and optimize scaling.
- To contact you regarding support requests, platform updates, or security notices.
3. Data Retention and Security
We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) to secure all data transmissions. User account details are safely stored via secure backend systems. We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request account deletion.
4. Sharing and Disclosure
NextCinema does not sell, lease, or distribute your personal data to third-party advertisers. Information is only shared with our trusted database providers (such as Supabase) for user authorization purposes, or when required under legal obligations to comply with law enforcement requirements.
5. Children's Privacy Protection
NextCinema is committed to protecting children's privacy online. While our platform offers family-friendly content, we do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has registered an account, please contact us, and we will take immediate steps to remove it.
6. User Rights and Account Deletion
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You can delete your NextCinema account and all associated watch histories at any time from your Profile Settings. To request manual database purge, email us at support@thenextcinema.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Support
For any questions regarding this policy or account deletions, please contact us at: support@thenextcinema.com.
