Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to ShowsMapper ("we," "our," or "us"). ShowsMapper is a mobile and web application that helps you track TV shows and movies you watch.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications (iOS and Android), web application, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Create an Account
- Email address
- Password (stored in hashed form; we never store plaintext passwords)
- Username (optional)
Use OAuth Authentication
- If you sign in using Google OAuth: We receive your Google ID token, email address, and profile name
- If you sign in using Apple Sign-In: We receive your Apple ID token and, if you choose to share it, your email address
Use the Service
- TV shows and movies you add to your tracking list
- Episodes you mark as watched
- Collections/lists you create
- Watch status preferences (e.g., "Watching," "Plan to Watch," "Completed," "Dropped")
- Content ratings and reviews (if provided)
Provide Age Verification
- Confirmation that you are 18 years or older (for access to mature content)
- We store only a confirmation flag; we do not collect or store your birthdate
Contact Us
- Any information you provide when contacting our support team
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information
- Device type (e.g., iPhone, Android phone, web browser)
- Operating system and version
- App version
- Device identifiers (for push notification delivery only)
Usage Data
- Features you use within the app
- Interactions with content (searches, views)
- Date and time of access
- Time spent on screens
Technical Data
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version (for web application)
- Time zone setting
- Error logs and crash reports (anonymized)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
The Movie Database (TMDB)
- We retrieve TV show and movie information (titles, descriptions, posters, cast, release dates) from TMDB's API
- TMDB does not provide us with any of your personal information
OAuth Providers
- If you use Google or Apple Sign-In, we receive limited profile information as described above
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Provide and Maintain the Service
- Create and manage your user account
- Enable you to track TV shows and movies
- Synchronize your tracking data across devices
- Display personalized content based on your tracked shows
- Send you notifications about new episodes of shows you track
3.2 Improve the Service
- Understand how users interact with the Service
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Develop new features and functionality
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
3.3 Communicate with You
- Send push notifications about new episodes (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send important updates about the Service (e.g., policy changes, security alerts)
3.4 Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud
- Protect against unauthorized access to your account
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
- Enforce our Terms of Service
3.5 Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation and service provision | Performance of contract |
| Sending episode notifications | Consent |
| Service improvement and analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your notification settings in the app or by contacting us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until account deletion |
| Tracked shows and watched episodes | Until account deletion |
| Collections and lists | Until account deletion |
| Authentication tokens | Until logout or token expiration |
| Push notification tokens | Until logout or token unregistration |
| Anonymized analytics data | Up to 24 months |
| Error logs | Up to 90 days |
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 All Users
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:
- Access Your Data: View the personal information we hold about you
- Update Your Data: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your account settings
- Delete Your Account: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-Out of Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings or within the app
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke any consent you have previously given
7.2 European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided below.
7.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
Categories of Personal Information Collected (past 12 months):
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email, username, device identifiers | Yes |
| Personal information (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.80) | Name, account credentials | Yes |
| Internet or network activity | Browsing history, search history, app interactions | Yes |
| Geolocation data | IP-based approximate location | Yes |
| Inferences | Viewing preferences based on tracked content | Yes |
| Sensitive personal information | Account credentials | Yes |
Notice of Financial Incentive: We do not offer financial incentives for the collection of personal information.
7.4 Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy rights under applicable laws in other jurisdictions, including but not limited to:
- Brazil (LGPD): Similar rights to GDPR
- Canada (PIPEDA): Right to access, correct, and withdraw consent
- Australia (Privacy Act): Right to access and correct personal information
8. Children's Privacy
8.1 Age Restrictions
ShowsMapper is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8.2 COPPA Compliance (United States)
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly
- If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us
8.3 Age Verification for Mature Content
- Some content displayed in ShowsMapper (via TMDB) may be rated for mature audiences (18+)
- Before displaying such content, we ask users to confirm they are 18 years or older
- We store only a confirmation flag (yes/no); we do not collect birthdates
- This confirmation can be reset in your account settings
8.4 Parental Controls
- Parents and guardians may contact us to request information about their child's data
- Parents may request deletion of their child's account and data
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9.1 Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
- Secure Storage: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms; authentication tokens are stored in secure, encrypted storage on your device
- Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
- Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
9.2 Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Using a strong, unique password
- Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
9.3 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information:
- We will notify affected users within 72 hours (as required by GDPR)
- We will notify relevant supervisory authorities as required by law
- We will provide information about steps you can take to protect yourself
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
10.1 Transfer Mechanisms
When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Data processing agreements with service providers
- Compliance with applicable data transfer regulations
10.2 Your Consent
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection.
12. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., TMDB, streaming platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no industry-standard interpretation. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly.
14.1 Notification of Changes
- Material Changes: We will notify you by email or in-app notification before material changes take effect
- Minor Changes: Minor changes will be posted on this page
14.2 Your Continued Use
Your continued use of the Service after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@showsmapper.com
For GDPR-related inquiries: If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and have concerns about our data processing, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
For CCPA-related inquiries: California residents may submit requests at privacy@showsmapper.com.
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).
16. Additional Information
16.1 Attribution
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. For more information about TMDB, visit themoviedb.org.
16.2 App Store Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
- Google Play Data Safety requirements
16.3 Privacy Policy Availability
This Privacy Policy is available:
- In the mobile app (Settings > Privacy Policy)
- On our website
- In the App Store and Google Play Store listings
17. Summary of Key Points
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Data Collection | Email, username (optional), tracked shows/movies, watched episodes, preferences, age confirmation flag |
| Data Use | Service provision, notifications, analytics, security |
| Data Sharing | Service providers only; we do not sell your data |
| Data Retention | Until account deletion (up to 30 days to process) |
| Your Rights | Access, correction, deletion, data portability, opt-out |
| Children | Not intended for under 13; COPPA compliant |
| Security | Encryption, secure storage, access controls |
| Contact | privacy@showsmapper.com |
This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2026.