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MovieBay Privacy Policy

MovieBay is a movie and television discovery and streaming platform operated by Shelv Labs. This page is public and can be read without creating an account or signing in.

Last updated: August 31, 2026

1. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information Shelv Labs ('we', 'us', or 'our') handles when you use the MovieBay website, Android application, account features, and related services (together, the 'Service'). By using the Service, you acknowledge the practices described below.

2. Information we collect

Account information

Your email address, display name, profile picture, authentication provider, and account identifier when you register or sign in.

Activity and preferences

Watchlist items, viewing progress and history, searches, language or notification preferences, and other settings you choose to save.

Device and technical data

Browser or app version, device type, IP address, approximate location derived from IP, timestamps, crash reports, and security or diagnostic logs.

Notification data

Web-push or Firebase registration identifiers and whether notifications are enabled. These identifiers are used to deliver notifications to your browser or device.

3. How we use information

  • Authenticate your account and keep it secure.
  • Provide your watchlist, viewing progress, preferences, and app settings across supported devices.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, secure, and improve MovieBay.
  • Send service messages and, when you opt in, new-content or promotional notifications.
  • Prevent abuse, investigate errors, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Google sign-in and Limited Use

When you choose Continue with Google, MovieBay receives only the basic account information you authorize, such as your email address, name, profile picture, and Google account identifier. We use it to sign you in, create or identify your MovieBay account, and display your profile.

MovieBay's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements. We do not use Google user data for advertising or sell it.

5. Service providers and data locations

We use service providers only where needed to operate MovieBay. They may process limited information on our behalf under their own security and privacy commitments:

  • Supabase for account authentication.
  • OVHcloud and our secured VPS services for MovieBay application data and APIs.
  • Cloudflare for website delivery, performance, and security.
  • Google Firebase for Android push delivery, analytics, and crash diagnostics.
  • OneSignal for browser push notifications.
  • TMDB for movie and television metadata and images. MovieBay is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Your information may therefore be processed in countries other than your own, subject to the safeguards offered by the relevant provider and applicable law.

6. Cookies, local storage, and notifications

MovieBay uses cookies or similar local storage to keep you signed in, remember settings, and support security and performance. Browser and app notifications are optional. We ask for permission before enabling them, and you can disable them at any time in your browser, device, or MovieBay settings.

7. Retention and security

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed to provide the Service, secure it, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. We use HTTPS, access controls, secret management, and restricted database access to protect data. No internet service can guarantee absolute security. Backups and security logs may remain for a limited period after information is removed from active systems.

8. Your choices and account deletion

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, download, object to certain processing of, or delete your personal information. You can manage notification permission in your browser or device and request account deletion through MovieBay account settings or by emailing support@s-u.in. We may retain limited records where required for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.

9. Children's privacy

MovieBay is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as MovieBay or applicable requirements change. We will post the revised policy here and change the date above. If a change materially affects how we use personal information, we will provide additional notice where reasonably required.

11. Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, contact Shelv Labs:

support@s-u.in