Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 28, 2026 · Effective: June 28, 2026

Screend ("we", "our", or "us") is a media tracking and social application operated by Screend. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. It applies to the Screend mobile application for iOS and Android ("the App"), the Screend website at screend.co ("the Website"), and any related services.

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Screend acts as the data controller for your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

Data type	Examples	Required?
Account credentials	Email address, password (hashed), or third-party authentication token (Google, Apple)	Yes
Profile information	Username, display name, bio, profile picture, location text (free-form, e.g. "Paris" or any text you choose)	Username required; others optional
Reviews and ratings	Written reviews, star ratings, review dates	Optional
Watch activity	Log entries (watched, watching, want to watch), watch dates, rewatch history	Optional
Comments	Comments on reviews and other content, replies to comments, mentions of other users	Optional
Recommendations	Media recommendations sent to other users, including personal messages attached to recommendations	Optional
Lists	Custom media lists you create (e.g. "Best Horror Films"), list titles, descriptions, and media items	Optional
Likes	Likes on reviews, comments, lists, and artist artworks	Optional
Social connections	Users you follow, users who follow you	Optional
Favorite media	Films, series, and anime you mark as favorites	Optional
Search queries	Terms you search for within the App (cached locally on your device; also collected via analytics)	N/A (automatic)

1.2 Information collected automatically

Data type	Details	Purpose
Usage data	Pages viewed, features used, buttons tapped, time spent on screens, navigation patterns	Product analytics and improvement
Device information	Device model, operating system version, screen resolution, app version	Compatibility and debugging
Anonymized device identifiers	A randomly generated identifier used by our analytics provider; not linked to your identity	Aggregate usage analysis

1.3 Information we derive

Based on your activity, we may calculate and display:

• Personal statistics · number of films watched, average rating, most-watched genres, viewing history over time
• Affinity scores · a compatibility percentage between you and other users based on shared ratings and favorites

These derived data points are generated from your existing activity and do not involve additional data collection.

1.4 Information we do NOT collect

• Precise geolocation (GPS) · the optional location field on your profile is free-form text, not device location
• Contacts or address book
• Financial information · payments are handled entirely by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Health or biometric data
• Browsing history outside the App
• Advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID) · we do not participate in ad tracking

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data used
Account creation and authentication	Email, password/auth token, username
Providing core App features	All user-provided content (reviews, logs, lists, comments, recommendations, likes, follows)
Displaying your profile to other users	Username, display name, profile picture, bio, location text, public activity
Personalizing your experience	Watch history, ratings, favorites (to generate stats, affinity scores, and relevant content)
Sending notifications	Device push token, activity data (new followers, likes, comments, recommendations received)
Product analytics and improvement	Usage data, device information, search queries, anonymized device identifiers
Security and fraud prevention	Account credentials, usage patterns
Customer support	Email address, account information
Legal compliance	Any data required to comply with applicable law

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Legal basis	Applies to
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))	Account creation, providing App features, processing your content, managing your subscription
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))	Push notifications, optional profile information, analytics cookies
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))	Product analytics and improvement, security and fraud prevention, aggregated statistics
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))	Compliance with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

Where we rely on legitimate interest, we have conducted balancing tests to ensure your rights and freedoms are not overridden. You may object to processing based on legitimate interest at any time (see Section 12).

4. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data. We share your data only with the following categories of service providers, each of which processes your data on our behalf and under our instructions:

Service	Provider	Data shared	Purpose
Backend & Database	Cloud infrastructure provider (US)	All account data, content, and activity	Data storage, authentication, real-time features
Product Analytics	Analytics provider (US/EU)	Usage events, device info, anonymized identifiers, search queries	Understanding how the App is used, improving features
Authentication	Google (Sign-In)	OAuth token; Google provides us your email and name	Account creation and sign-in
Authentication	Apple (Sign In with Apple)	OAuth token; Apple may provide a relay email address	Account creation and sign-in
Media Data	TMDB, TVDB, and other media databases	No user data shared; we only retrieve media metadata (titles, posters, descriptions, cast)	Displaying movie, series, and anime information
Push Notifications	Apple APNs / Google FCM	Device push token, notification content	Delivering push notifications to your device

We may also share your data if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Screend, our users, or the public.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such transfer and any changes to this Privacy Policy.

Links to third-party privacy policies

• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy
• TMDB Privacy Policy
• TVDB Privacy Policy

You may request the identity and privacy policies of our other service providers by contacting us (see Section 18).

5. Artist-Submitted Content

Screend features curated artworks created by artist partners. These artworks (alternative posters, fan art) are submitted by artists and reviewed by our team before being published in the App.

For artists

If you submit artwork to Screend, we collect your artist name, external profile URL (Instagram, portfolio, etc.), and the artwork files you upload. By submitting artwork, you represent that you hold the necessary rights to the work and grant Screend a license to display it within the App and in promotional materials (see our Terms of Service).

Copyright and DMCA

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe any content on the App infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown request to [email protected] with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• A description of where the infringing material is located in the App
• Your contact information (name, email, address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid takedown requests in accordance with applicable copyright law, including the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and EU Directive 2019/790.

6. Public Information and Social Features

Screend is a social application. The following information is public by default and visible to all App users:

• Your username, display name, profile picture, bio, and location text
• Your reviews, ratings, and watch activity
• Your lists
• Your comments on reviews
• Your followers and following lists
• Your favorites
• Your personal statistics and affinity scores

The following information is private:

• Your email address
• Recommendations you send (visible only to the recipient)
• Your Pro subscription status details

Currently, the App does not offer private or restricted profiles. All user activity is public. We may introduce privacy controls in future updates.

7. Push Notifications

With your permission, we send push notifications for activity related to your account, including:

• New followers
• Likes on your content
• Comments on your reviews
• Replies to your comments
• Mentions by other users
• Invitations to collaborate on a list
• Watched With activity (when someone includes you in their log, or when a co-watcher logs the same title)
• New release announcements

You can manage notification preferences in the App's settings or through your device's system settings. Disabling notifications does not affect your ability to use the App.

We use Apple Push Notification service (APNs) on iOS and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) on Android to deliver notifications. These services require a device push token, which is a unique identifier for your device that does not contain personal information.

8. Screend Pro

Screend Pro is an optional paid subscription that unlocks additional features. Pro subscriptions are managed and billed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

We do not collect or store any payment information. All billing, payment processing, and refunds are handled entirely by Apple or Google. We receive only a confirmation of your subscription status (active, expired, cancelled), not your payment method, card number, or billing address.

For information about how Apple or Google handles your payment data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

Data type	Retention period
Account data (email, username, profile)	Until you delete your account
User-generated content (reviews, comments, lists, recommendations)	Until you delete your account or delete the specific content
Watch activity and ratings	Until you delete your account or remove the specific entry
Analytics data	Automatically deleted after 12 months; aggregated statistics may be retained indefinitely
Push notification tokens	Until you uninstall the App or revoke notification permission
Search history (local cache)	Stored on your device only; cleared when you clear the App cache or uninstall

Account deletion

You may delete your account at any time from the App's settings. When you delete your account:

• Your profile, reviews, ratings, lists, comments, recommendations, likes, and follows are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes
• We may retain certain data if required by law (e.g., tax and accounting obligations)
• Backup copies may persist for up to 30 days before being permanently erased

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit · all data transmitted between the App and our servers uses TLS/HTTPS encryption
• Encryption at rest · your data is stored on encrypted infrastructure provided by our cloud hosting provider
• Password hashing · passwords are hashed using bcrypt; we never store plaintext passwords
• Access controls · access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Row-level security · database policies ensure users can only access and modify their own data

Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we commit to promptly notifying affected users and relevant authorities in the event of a data breach, as required by GDPR (within 72 hours).

11. International Data Transfers

Screend is operated from France (EU). However, some of our service providers process data in the United States and other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission for the recipient country
• The EU-US Data Privacy Framework, where applicable

You may request information about the specific safeguards applied to transfers of your data by contacting us (see Section 17).

12. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data controller based in the EU, we are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation. You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right	Description
Access (Art. 15)	Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Rectification (Art. 16)	Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Erasure (Art. 17)	Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction (Art. 18)	Request that we limit how we process your data
Data portability (Art. 20)	Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (ZIP archive containing CSV files)
Objection (Art. 21)	Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent (Art. 7)	Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent (e.g., push notifications)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In France, the relevant authority is the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL): www.cnil.fr.

13. Additional Rights for United States Residents

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, or other US states with comprehensive privacy legislation, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to know · you may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected
• Right to access · you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correct · you may request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to delete · you may request deletion of your personal data
• Right to opt-out of sale · we do not sell your personal data, so this right does not apply
• Right to non-discrimination · we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Categories of personal data we collect

Category	Examples	Collected?
Identifiers	Email address, username, device identifiers	Yes
Internet/network activity	App usage data, search queries, feature interactions	Yes
Commercial information	Subscription status	Yes
Protected classifications	Age, gender, race, etc.	No
Biometric information	Fingerprints, facial recognition	No
Geolocation data	Precise GPS location	No
Sensitive personal information	Financial, health, or government ID data	No

We have not sold or shared personal data with third parties for targeted advertising purposes in the preceding twelve (12) months.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

14. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. When creating an account, users must confirm they are at least 16 years old.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

15. Cookies and Local Storage

15.1 Mobile application

The Screend mobile application does not use browser cookies. The App uses secure device storage for the following purposes:

• Authentication tokens · to keep you signed in between sessions
• Search history cache · recent search queries stored locally on your device for convenience
• App preferences · your display and notification settings
• Cached content · media data and images cached for performance

This data is stored on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers (except authentication tokens, which are sent with each request to verify your identity). You can clear this data by clearing the App's cache or uninstalling the App.

15.2 Website (screend.co)

The Screend website uses cookies and local storage. We distinguish between two categories:

Cookie / storage	Type	Purpose	Duration
Authentication session	Essential	Keeps you signed in and authenticates your requests	Until you sign out or the session expires
User preferences	Essential	Stores your display settings and cookie consent choice	1 year
Analytics	Non-essential (analytics)	Measures how the website is used to help us improve it	12 months

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and do not require your consent. They cannot be disabled.

Non-essential cookies (analytics) are only placed with your consent. When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time via the cookie settings link in the website footer. Refusing analytics cookies does not affect your ability to use the website.

We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the recommendations of the CNIL (France) regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies.

16. Do-Not-Track Signals

Some web browsers and mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online activity monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through the App (via in-app notification or banner)
• For significant changes, send you an email notification

Your continued use of the App after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the App and delete your account.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

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