Welcome to Movstream. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username and password (stored as an encrypted hash)
- Email address
- Optional profile information (full name, biography)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Browser type and version
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring URL
- Device type and operating system
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include session cookies (essential for login functionality) and preference cookies (to remember your settings).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide and improve our streaming services
- Send you service-related communications
- Personalise content recommendations
- Analyse usage patterns to improve the platform
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Bcrypt hashing for stored passwords
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorised personnel only
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or emailing you. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.