Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Overview

WatchRadar+ is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app. We adhere to all applicable privacy laws and regulations, including Apple's App Store Guidelines and the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPRs) System.

Information We Collect

User-Provided Information

  • Selected streaming services preferences (which services you want to track)
  • Imported Letterboxd™ watchlist data (from CSV files you provide)
  • App preferences (notification settings, background refresh settings)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Local storage usage for caching movie data and preferences
  • CloudKit sync data: Import limit status synced across your devices (same Apple ID) for free tier enforcement

Data Collection Methods

  • Direct user input: When you select streaming services or import watchlists
  • Local file system: When storing your watchlist and preferences
  • CloudKit: For syncing import limit status across devices (free tier users only)
  • TMDB API: When fetching movie information and streaming availability (uses app's API key, no user authentication required)

How We Use Your Information

Essential Operations

  • To maintain your local watchlist
  • To provide streaming availability updates
  • To send local notifications about movie availability (only if you explicitly enable them)
  • To perform background refreshes for availability updates (only if you explicitly enable it)

Data Usage and Sharing

  • We do not collect any personal information
  • We do not share any user data with third parties
  • We do not use your data for marketing or advertising purposes
  • We do not build user profiles or track user behavior
  • We do not use analytics or tracking services
  • TMDB API requests use a hardcoded API key (no user authentication or account required)
  • CloudKit data is stored in your private iCloud container and only synced across your own devices (same Apple ID)

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through:

  • The App Store page for WatchRadar+
  • Email: watchradarapp@gmail.com

We take your privacy questions seriously. We aim to respond to all substantive inquiries within seven days. If we need additional information or more time to address your concern, we will let you know.