Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Movie Mood Finder ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and search queries. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
  • Local Storage: Your watchlist and search cache are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes through third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics.

3. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services:

  • The Movie Database (TMDB): We use the TMDB API to fetch movie data, posters, and metadata. Your search queries are sent to TMDB for data retrieval. See TMDB's Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous data about page views, session duration, and user demographics.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our movie recommendation service
  • To understand and analyze usage trends and preferences
  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To improve our website and user experience

5. Data Security

We value your data security. Your watchlist data is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage and is never transmitted to our servers. We do not store any personally identifiable information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Clear your local storage data at any time through your browser settings
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through Google's ad settings
  • Use browser extensions to block cookies and tracking
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.