This Privacy Policy explains how Watchlist (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use watchlist.show and related services (the “Service”). We are based in the United Kingdom and operate internationally. We comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and, where applicable, the EU GDPR. We also include disclosures for California users (CCPA/CPRA).

Who we are

Data controller: Watchlist, United Kingdom. Contact: support@watchlist.show

What we collect

• Account & profile data

  Name, email address, profile image (from social login providers: Google, Facebook, Discord).

• Usage & preferences

  Shows you track, watchlist entries, ratings, actions taken in the app, and feature preferences (e.g., hide anime).

• Authentication/session data

  Supabase session tokens/cookies and related metadata to keep you signed in.

• Device & analytics (optional)

  Approximate location (from IP), device/browser info, pages visited, and events (if analytics is enabled).

• Support communications

  Messages you send to our support address.

How we use your data

• Provide the Service

  Sign-in, account management, watch tracking, recommendations, and core features.

• Personalise content

  Tailored show suggestions based on your selections and viewing activity.

• Security & integrity

  Detect abuse, protect accounts, and maintain reliability.

• Improve the product

  Aggregate/anonymous analytics to understand usage and prioritise features (if enabled).

• Legal compliance

  Respond to valid legal requests and enforce our Terms.

Lawful bases (UK/EU GDPR)

• Contract

  To provide the Service you requested (account, watch tracking, recommendations).

• Legitimate interests

  Product safety, fraud prevention, and improving the Service.

• Consent

  Optional analytics or marketing (none by default). You can withdraw consent at any time.

• Legal obligation

  When required to comply with law.

Sharing your information

We may share limited data with: (a) authentication providers (Google, Facebook, Discord) to sign you in; (b) our infrastructure and database providers (e.g., Supabase) to run the Service; (c) optional analytics providers if enabled; (d) authorities when legally required. We do not sell your personal data.

International transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK/EU, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) or adequacy decisions to protect your information.

Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion at any time. Backups may persist for a limited period.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict or object to processing, and to data portability. You can also withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent). To exercise rights, contact support@watchlist.show. UK users may lodge a complaint with the ICO.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and security (Supabase session). With your consent, we may use analytics cookies. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). Do not use the Service if you are under the applicable age.

Changes

We may update this policy to reflect changes to the Service or the law. We will post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact

Questions or requests? Email support@watchlist.show.