Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how movies.cx ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and handles your information when you use our website located at movies.cx (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Account information — when you register, we collect your email address and a securely hashed version of your password using a one-way cryptographic function. We do not store your password in plain text and it cannot be recovered or reversed. We do not store your password in plain text.
  • Payment information — if you purchase access to a premium version of our website, payment is processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your card details. Stripe may collect and process your payment data subject to their own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

  • To manage your account and authenticate your identity
  • To process payments and manage payment status
  • To diagnose technical issues and ensure the security of the Service

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with the following third-party providers:

  • The Movie Database (TMDB) — movie metadata and poster images are sourced from TMDB. Your interactions with the Service may result in requests to TMDB's image servers. See their privacy policy at tmdb.org.
  • Stripe, Inc. — payment processing for premium subscriptions. Stripe operates as an independent data controller for payment data. See their privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

The Service uses browser session storage to retain your filter preferences (selected genres and decades) within a single browsing session. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. Authenticated sessions are managed via a secure, HTTP-only cookie that expires upon logout or after a period of inactivity.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account remains active. If you request deletion of your account, we will permanently delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate security purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: