Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 10, 2025

1. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing:

Luna Schnepf
Email: info@matchflicks.app

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

We collect and process the following personal data:

  • Email Address: For authentication and communication
  • Display Name: For display in the app
  • Movie Preferences: Liked/rejected movies, streaming providers
  • Group Memberships: Participation in groups
  • Usage Data: Login time, last activity

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Provision and improvement of app functions
  • Personalization of movie recommendations
  • Enabling group functions
  • Communication with users
  • Technical support

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR: Fulfillment of the usage contract
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR: Legitimate interests in improving our services
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR: Consent for optional functions

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • Google/Apple: When using OAuth login

Emails are sent through our own infrastructure (no third-party provider).

Note on TMDB (The Movie Database): TMDB serves solely as a content source for movie and series information. No personal data is transmitted to TMDB.

6. Storage Duration

We store your data:

  • Account Data: Until deletion of your account
  • Email Codes: 10 minutes after sending
  • Cache Data: Until manual deletion

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Information about stored data
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correction of incorrect data
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Deletion of your data
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Objection to data processing
  • Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Export of your data

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all connections
  • JWT token-based authentication
  • Firebase App Check for API security
  • Regular security updates
  • Access control at database level

9. Cookies and Tracking

MatchFlicks does not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising purposes. We only use technically necessary data for app functionality.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy. You can always find the current version on this page.