Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 09, 2026
CinePearl is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
Anonymous visitors (no account): We store your star ratings and game session data in your browser session only. This data is never sent to our servers and is cleared when you close your browser.
Registered users (if login is enabled): We collect your name, email address, and hashed password when you create an account. We also store your watchlist, ratings, and preferences.
Technical data: Like most websites, our server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited for security and performance purposes. We do not use this for tracking or advertising.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide the service — managing accounts, personalising recommendations
- To send transactional emails when you request them (e.g. password reset)
- To respond to contact form messages you send us
- To improve the platform
- To display advertising through Google AdSense (see Section 3 below)
We do not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the site to function — specifically, session cookies for login and security. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features (such as staying logged in) will not work.
We also use Google AdSense to display advertising on CinePearl. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve personalized ads based on your visit to CinePearl and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
4. Advertising (Google AdSense)
CinePearl uses Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to CinePearl and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more detail on how Google uses data when you use our site, see "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services".
5. Third-Party Services
- Google AdSense — displays advertising on CinePearl. See Section 4 above for details on the cookies Google uses and how to opt out.
- Wikidata — all movie and TV data is sourced from Wikidata (CC0, public domain). We query their public SPARQL API. No personal data is sent to Wikidata.
- Groq API — used to generate editorial content about films. Only the film title and genre are sent; no user data.
- MailerSend — used to send contact form replies and transactional emails. Your email address is used only to reply to your message.
6. Data Retention
Session-only data (anonymous ratings, game progress) is cleared when your browser session ends. Account data is retained while your account is active. You may request deletion by contacting us, and we will process your request as soon as reasonably possible.
7. Security
Passwords are hashed using ASP.NET Core Identity (industry standard). All data is transmitted over HTTPS. We do not store payment information of any kind.
8. Children
CinePearl is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of CinePearl after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact
- Via our Contact page
- Email: [email protected]