Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Litterboxd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application and services.
Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, display name, and password. If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information from those services.
Profile Information: You may optionally provide a bio and profile photo.
Content You Create: We collect the cat reviews you post, including photos, descriptions, ratings, cat names, and location information you choose to attach.
Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to show nearby cat encounters and attach locations to your reviews. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings.
Usage Information: We collect information about how you use the app, including interactions, features used, and error logs to improve our service.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To create and manage your account
- To enable social features like following other users and viewing feeds
- To show you relevant content based on location
- To send you important updates about your account or our services
- To moderate content and ensure community safety
- To respond to your requests and support inquiries
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Reviews and profile information you make public are visible to other users and may appear in the Discover feed.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, image storage, email delivery, and analytics. These providers only access information necessary to perform their services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Photos are stored on secure cloud storage (AWS S3). We use HTTPS for all data transmission and hash passwords before storage.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information in the app settings.
- Delete Account: You can delete your account at any time from the Profile tab. This permanently removes your account data, reviews, and associated content.
- Privacy Settings: You can make your profile private, requiring approval for new followers.
- Location: You can disable location access in your device settings.
- Notifications: You can manage notification preferences in the app.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Litterboxd is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at privacy@litterboxd.org.