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Privacy Policy

GDPR Compliance

We support the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and are committed to protecting your privacy rights. We embrace privacy by design and minimize the collection of personally identifiable information. Since we do not collect personal data, there is no data to export or delete. However, if our practices change, you will have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

Information We Collect

Watch Next Tonight operates with minimal data collection. We do not require user accounts, logins, or authentication. We do not collect, store, or process personally identifiable information (PII). PII is information that can be used to identify, contact, or locate you as an individual.

The only information automatically collected includes:

  • Anonymous usage data through analytics (page views, device types, geographic regions)
  • Technical information like browser type and IP addresses (anonymized)
  • Cookie preferences for site functionality

How We Use Information

The limited anonymous data we collect is used solely to:

  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Understand general usage patterns and popular content
  • Maintain site functionality and performance

Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect our website and any data transmitted through it:

  • Regular security scanning for vulnerabilities
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular updates to dependencies and frameworks
  • Hosting on secure, reputable platforms

Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to understand general usage patterns. These services collect anonymous data such as page views, device types, and geographic regions. We have implemented:

  • IP anonymization to protect your privacy
  • No user ID tracking
  • Minimal data retention periods

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality:

  • Theme preference (light/dark mode) - essential cookie
  • Analytics cookies (only if you accept them)
  • Google AdSense DART cookies for relevant advertising (if applicable)

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Each browser is different, so check your browser's Help menu to learn how to modify cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some site features but will not prevent you from using the core functionality.

To opt out of Google's use of cookies, visit Google Ads Settings.

Third-Party Services

Content data is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB) API. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. We do not share any user data with TMDB.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, so long as those parties agree to keep information confidential. We may release information when required to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect rights, property, or safety.

Advertising

We may display ads through Google AdSense. These ads use cookies including the DART cookie to show relevant content based on your visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

Google's advertising follows Google's Advertising Principles to provide a positive user experience.

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When a DNT browser mechanism is in place, we do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising. We respect your choice to browse privately.

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

Under CalOPPA, California users have the right to:

  • Visit our site anonymously
  • Be notified of privacy policy changes on this page
  • Know how we respond to Do Not Track signals

Since we don't collect personal information, there is no personal data to change or delete.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We do not specifically market to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have inadvertently collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

Data Breach Notification

Although we do not collect personal data, in the unlikely event of a security breach affecting our systems, we will notify affected users via website notice within 7 business days. We follow Fair Information Practice Principles and support individual redress rights.

Email Communications (CAN-SPAM)

We currently do not collect email addresses or send marketing emails. If this changes in the future, we will:

  • Never use false or misleading subjects or addresses
  • Identify messages as advertisements when applicable
  • Include our physical address
  • Honor opt-out requests promptly
  • Provide clear unsubscribe links

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Browse our site anonymously
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Use Do Not Track settings
  • Clear browser data at any time

Since we don't collect personal data, there's no data to request, modify, or delete.

Terms and Consent

By using Watch Next Tonight, you consent to this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the site following any changes to this policy will be deemed as acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, you can contact us through:

Policy Updates

This privacy policy was last updated on September 11, 2025. We will notify users of any material changes to this policy by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

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