Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how What to Watch - Movies ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application.

What to Watch - Movies is an entertainment discovery platform that helps users find movies, TV shows, anime, documentaries, web series, and other entertainment while providing recommendations, watchlists, and information about where content may be available.

By downloading or using the application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Entertainment Disclaimer

What to Watch - Movies is an independent entertainment discovery application.

The application does not host, stream, distribute, download, transmit, or make available copyrighted movies, television shows, anime, or any other media content.

The application is designed solely to help users discover entertainment, browse information, maintain watchlists, and find where content may be legally available through third-party providers.

Streaming availability depends entirely on third-party services, regional licensing agreements, subscription requirements, and content providers.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Crunchyroll, or any other streaming platform unless explicitly stated.

1. Information We Collect

We may automatically collect limited information including:

Device model
Operating system version
Application version
Language settings
Country or approximate region
Android Advertising ID
Crash reports
Diagnostic information
Usage statistics
Performance metrics
IP address

If you contact our support team, we may collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide in your message.

The application does not require account registration and does not collect payment information or passwords.

2. How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

Provide core application functionality.
Improve app performance and stability.
Analyze anonymous usage trends.
Display advertisements.
Provide personalized recommendations.
Maintain your watchlist experience.
Diagnose crashes and technical issues.
Prevent abuse and fraudulent activity.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Respond to support requests.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

The application integrates trusted third-party services which may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Google AdMob
Google Firebase Analytics
Google Firebase Crashlytics
Google Firebase Remote Config

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Movie information, posters, ratings, trailers, and streaming availability may also be obtained from publicly available or licensed third-party data providers.

4. Advertising

The application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

Advertising partners may use your Android Advertising ID or similar identifiers to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements depending on your consent and regional privacy laws.

Users may reset or delete their Advertising ID from Android device settings at any time.

5. Copyright & Intellectual Property

All movie titles, television series, artwork, posters, logos, trademarks, service marks, streaming platform names, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

What to Watch - Movies claims no ownership over third-party content referenced within the application.

If you believe any information displayed within the application infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us and we will investigate the request promptly.

6. Streaming Availability

Streaming providers regularly change their content catalogs due to licensing agreements.

Availability shown inside the application may differ depending on:

Your country.
Your subscription plan.
Licensing restrictions.
Changes made by streaming providers.

We cannot guarantee that any movie or television show will always remain available on any particular streaming service.

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide the application.
Improve our services.
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce our agreements.

Analytics and crash information are retained according to Google's own retention policies.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

However, no electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The application is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

Access to your information.
Correction of inaccurate information.
Deletion of personal information.
Restriction of processing.
Withdrawal of consent.
Objection to certain processing activities.

11. International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers used by the application may process information on servers located outside your country of residence.

Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect personal information during international transfers.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will always be published on this page together with the latest revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the email address provided on the application's Google Play listing.

By downloading or using What to Watch - Movies, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.