Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to QuickSpoil ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our AI-powered platform for movie, TV show, and book insights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using QuickSpoil, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture (if provided via Google OAuth)
• Profile Data: Your preferences including default spoiler level, notification settings, and content preferences
• User Content: Search queries, saved favorites, library items, and any feedback or reviews you submit
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to our Pro plan, payment information is processed securely through Polar, our payment provider. We do not store your full payment card details

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Your activity on our platform, including searches, summary requests, Q&A requests, and feature usage
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and user agent strings
• Session Data: Session IDs, timestamps, and navigation patterns
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns

2.3 Third-Party Data

We integrate with third-party services to provide our features:

• Authentication: Google OAuth for account creation and login (Google Privacy Policy applies)
• Content Data: The Movie Database (TMDb), Open Library, and Wikipedia for movie, show, and book information
• AI Services: Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or OpenAI for generating insights and summaries

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your subscription and manage your account
• Generate personalized AI-powered summaries and answers based on your queries
• Track usage limits and enforce subscription tiers (Free vs Pro)
• Send you service-related notifications, updates, and support communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and develop new features
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Personalize your experience with content recommendations and preferences

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade security features:

• Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• Database access is controlled through Row Level Security (RLS) policies
• User authentication is handled securely through Supabase Auth
• We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
• Polar: Payment processing for subscriptions and compliance
• AI Providers: Google Gemini, Anthropic, or OpenAI to generate content (queries and content titles are shared, but not personal information unless embedded in queries)
• Content APIs: TMDb, Open Library, Wikipedia for fetching media information

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails will still be sent)
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided at the end of this policy, or use the account deletion feature in your dashboard settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

8. Children's Privacy

QuickSpoil is not intended for users 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 under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using QuickSpoil, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

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

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

14. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.