Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 10, 2025
1Introduction
29 Whales LLC operates the HotWatch mobile application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
Contact Information: hotwatchsocial@gmail.com
2Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email Address: Required to create and maintain your account
- Name: Optional; you may use any name you choose
- Watchlist Data: Movies and TV shows you add to your personal watchlists
- Recommendation Activity: Records of recommendations you send and receive
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Device information or identifiers
- Location data
- Usage analytics or app performance data
- Personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide
3How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- ✓ Create and maintain your user account
- ✓ Enable you to create and manage personal watchlists
- ✓ Facilitate the recommendation feature between users
- ✓ Send automatic notifications when recommendations are sent or content is watched
- ✓ Provide customer support when requested
4Information Sharing and Disclosure
What We Share
- User Search: Other users can find your account through the user search feature to send recommendations
- Recommendation Notifications: When you send or receive recommendations, the involved users are notified
What We Don't Share
- ✗ We do not share your personal information with third parties
- ✗ We do not sell, rent, or trade your information
- ✗ Your watchlists remain private and are not visible to other users
- ✗ We do not use your data for advertising purposes
5Data Storage & Security
- • Your data is stored securely on Google Cloud servers
- • We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information
- • However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure
- • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
6Third-Party Services
The Movie DB
We use themoviedb.org to provide movie and TV show information. This data may occasionally contain errors or inaccuracies. We are not responsible for the accuracy of this third-party content.
7Data Retention
- • We retain your account information as long as your account is active
- • When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed
- • We do not retain backup copies of deleted user data
8Your Rights & Choices
Account Management
You can update or delete your account at any time through the App.
Notifications
Recommendation notifications are a core feature and cannot be disabled.
9Children's Privacy
While we do not specifically target children under 13, if a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
10International Users
The App is available worldwide. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, where our servers are located.
11Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App.
12Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: hotwatchsocial@gmail.com
13Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date posted and applies to all information collected by the HotWatch App.
By using HotWatch, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.