Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them in the CineFeed mobile application and on our website.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. Similar technologies are used in mobile apps to store preferences and session data.

2. Types of Cookies Used

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the application to function. Without these cookies, services such as authentication and personalization would not work properly.

  • Session Storage: Keeps your session active while using the app
  • Authentication Tokens: Verifies your identity and maintains login
  • Security Tokens: Protects your connection and prevents attacks

2.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the app to remember your preferences and provide advanced features.

  • Language Preferences: Remembers your preferred language
  • Display Theme: Saves your display preferences
  • Filters and Sorting: Remembers your preferred filters for movie search

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users use the app, allowing us to improve the experience.

  • Analytics: Collects anonymous data on app usage
  • Performance Monitoring: Detects errors and performance issues
  • Usage Patterns: Analyzes which features are most used

3. Third-Party Cookies

CineFeed uses some third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Service Purpose Duration
Google OAuth Authentication via Google account Session
Apple Sign In Authentication via Apple account Session
Appwrite Backend and database Persistent (30 days)
TMDB API Movie data Does not store cookies

4. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close the app
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on device until expiration or manual deletion (maximum 30 days)

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 In the Mobile App

You can manage some preferences related to data stored by the app through:

  • Settings → Privacy
  • Clear cache in device settings
  • Logout from account (deletes session tokens)

5.2 In Browser (for website)

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete all or some cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when closing browser

5.3 At Operating System Level

iOS:

  • Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable tracking for apps
  • Settings → CineFeed → Clear app data

Android:

  • Settings → Privacy → Advanced privacy management
  • Settings → Apps → CineFeed → Clear data

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies:

  • Some app features may not work properly
  • You may need to log in again at each access
  • Your preferences will not be saved
  • User experience may be compromised

7. Cookies and Privacy

Cookie usage complies with GDPR and privacy regulations. Data collected through cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy.

8. Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. We are evaluating implementation of this feature in the future.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

10. Additional Information

For more information about cookies and how we use them, see:

11. Contact

For questions related to this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Email: hello@cinefeed.app
App: CineFeed