Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

At HaveYouScene ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application HaveYouScene (the "App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information refers to any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly, including but not limited to:

  • Account Information: If you create an account on the App, we may collect your name, email address, and other information you provide during registration.

  • Device Information: When you use the App, we may collect information about the device you are using, such as device type, operating system, device identifiers (e.g., Android ID), and mobile carrier.

  • Usage Data: We may collect information on how you interact with the App, including features used, pages visited, and session duration.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is data that cannot be used to identify you and includes:

  • App Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including app performance, crash logs, and user preferences.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of the App. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We also use third-party services, which may collect information that identifies you. These services are listed below:

  • Google Firebase & Firestore: We use Firebase for authentication, database services, and analytics. Firebase collects data related to your device, app usage, and user activity. For more information on Firebase’s data practices, please review Firebase's Privacy Policy.

  • TMDB API: The App may integrate with the TMDB API to display movie and TV show information. TMDB may collect data related to your interactions with the API. Please review TMDB's privacy policy at TMDB Privacy Policy.

  • Algolia API: We use Algolia’s search API to provide fast and relevant search results. Algolia may collect data about your search queries and usage. Please review Algolia’s privacy practices at Algolia Privacy Policy.

  • Google AdMob: The App displays advertisements using Google AdMob, which collects data about your interactions with ads, your device, and usage for ad targeting and analytics. AdMob uses cookies and similar technologies for personalized advertising. For more details, review Google AdMob’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Improve the App: To offer, maintain, and enhance the App’s features and functionality, and to provide personalized user experiences.

  • User Authentication: To enable user sign-in and account management, especially when using Firebase Authentication.

  • Analytics: To analyze app usage, fix bugs, track app performance, and improve features.

  • Personalized Advertising: We use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdMob, to display ads based on your usage of the App. These ads may be personalized using information such as your interactions with the App and device information.

  • Communication: To send you important notifications related to your account, App updates, or other service-related information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App, such as Firebase, Algolia, TMDB, and Google AdMob. These third parties are required to use your information solely for the purpose of providing their services to us.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information for such purposes, we will delete it in a secure manner.

5. Your Data Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Update: You may request access to or correction of your personal information. You can usually manage your account and preferences directly within the App.

  • Delete Account: You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. Please note that deleting your account may result in the loss of access to certain features or content.

  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized ads served by Google AdMob by visiting the Google Ad Settings and adjusting your ad personalization preferences.

If you are located in the European Union, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the data we collect. However, no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will post the revised version in the App and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Troopell LLC
11175 Cicero Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022
support@troopell.com