Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

SurfFlix ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
• Profile Information: Your display name and profile picture (if provided via Google Sign-In).
• User Preferences: Your movie ratings, watch list, and viewing preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and app version.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including screens visited, features used, content viewed, time spent in the app, and interaction patterns (such as swipes and taps).
• Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics (provided by Google) to collect aggregated usage statistics, including session duration, user engagement metrics, and feature usage frequency. This data helps us understand how users interact with the app and improve our service.
• Crash Data: We use Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect crash reports and diagnostic information when the app encounters errors. This includes device state, stack traces, and technical logs that help us identify and fix bugs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Generate personalized movie and TV show recommendations
• Sync your watch list and preferences across devices
• Improve and optimize our application
• Communicate with you about service updates

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase Authentication: For secure account management
• Cloud-based databases: For storing your preferences and watch history
• Local storage: For offline access to your data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication (Google): For secure account management and sign-in functionality. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Firebase Analytics (Google): To collect anonymized usage statistics and understand how users interact with the app. This service may collect device identifiers, IP addresses (anonymized), and usage patterns.
• Firebase Crashlytics (Google): To collect crash reports and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix issues. This includes device information, app state at the time of crash, and stack traces.
• TMDB: Movie and TV show metadata and information. TMDB Privacy Policy
• JustWatch: Streaming availability information. JustWatch Privacy Policy

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

SurfFlix is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing SurfFlix from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]