Privacy Policy

Logumentary is a documentary discovery and community platform where people can discover documentaries, save titles, build collections, rate documentaries, and participate in community discussion.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

We collect information needed to provide and improve Logumentary.

Information you provide directly

When you create an account or use Logumentary, we may collect:

• your email address;
• your display name;
• account authentication information;
• documentaries you save, rate, review, comment on, or add to your collection;
• comments, reviews, ratings, and other content you choose to submit;
• messages you send through the contact page or other support channels.

Community content

If you post a comment, review, rating, or other community contribution, that content may be visible to other users if it is published or approved.

Please do not post personal information that you do not want to be public.

Technical and usage information

When you use Logumentary, we may collect basic technical information needed to operate, secure, and improve the site, such as:

• device and browser information;
• IP address or approximate location derived from technical logs;
• pages viewed and actions taken on the site;
• authentication, security, and error logs;
• cookie or similar technology information, where applicable.

We use this information to maintain site functionality, troubleshoot issues, protect against abuse, and understand how Logumentary is used.

2. How we use information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• to create and manage user accounts;
• to provide account access, login codes, and email verification;
• to let users save documentaries, build collections, rate titles, and post comments or reviews;
• to display community activity, such as published comments, reviews, and ratings;
• to moderate, hide, reject, or remove content that is spam, abusive, inappropriate, or not aligned with the purpose of the site;
• to respond to contact messages and support requests;
• to improve, debug, secure, and maintain Logumentary;
• to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and unauthorized access;
• to comply with legal, security, or operational obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Public information and community activity

Logumentary is designed to include community features.

The following information may be shown publicly or to other users:

• your display name;
• published comments or reviews;
• ratings or other community activity, depending on site features;
• documentary titles associated with your public activity.

Private account information, such as your email address, is not shown publicly by Logumentary.

Comments and reviews may be held for moderation before appearing publicly. Logumentary may remove, hide, or decline to publish content at its discretion.

4. Emails

We may send you transactional or account-related emails, including:

• email confirmation links;
• login codes;
• passwordless authentication messages;
• security or account notices;
• replies to contact or support requests.

If Logumentary later offers optional newsletters or promotional emails, those will be handled separately and you will be able to unsubscribe from non-essential emails.

You cannot opt out of emails that are necessary for account access, security, or service operation.

5. Third-party services

Logumentary uses third-party services to operate the site. These may include services for:

• authentication;
• database storage;
• hosting;
• email delivery;
• analytics;
• error monitoring;
• security;
• documentary data, posters, metadata, or related media information.

These providers may process information only as needed to provide services to Logumentary.

Examples may include Supabase, Resend, hosting providers, analytics tools, and third-party documentary metadata providers such as TMDB.

Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and data practices. Logumentary is not responsible for third-party websites or services that are not controlled by Logumentary.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Logumentary may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• keep users signed in;
• support authentication and security;
• remember preferences;
• understand site usage;
• improve performance and reliability.

Some cookies or similar technologies are necessary for the site to function. If analytics tools are used, they may collect usage information to help improve Logumentary.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Legal basis and consent

By using Logumentary, creating an account, or submitting information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Where required by applicable law, we rely on appropriate legal bases for processing information, such as providing the service you request, legitimate operational and security interests, consent, or compliance with legal obligations.

8. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• provide Logumentary’s features;
• maintain user accounts;
• preserve community content;
• operate and secure the site;
• respond to support or privacy requests;
• comply with legal, accounting, security, or operational requirements.

If you delete your account or request deletion, we will delete or anonymize personal information where reasonably possible, unless we need to retain certain information for legal, security, abuse-prevention, backup, or legitimate operational reasons.

Public comments, reviews, ratings, or community contributions may be deleted, anonymized, or retained in a non-identifying form depending on the nature of the request and the needs of the community record.

9. Account deletion and privacy requests

You may contact us to request:

• access to personal information we hold about you;
• correction of inaccurate personal information;
• deletion of your account or certain personal information;
• withdrawal of consent, where applicable;
• information about how your personal information is used.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Some information may not be deleted immediately if it is needed for security, legal compliance, fraud prevention, backups, dispute resolution, or operation of the service.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No online service can guarantee perfect security. You are responsible for keeping your account access secure and for using a safe email account to receive login links or codes.

If we become aware of a security incident affecting personal information, we will take appropriate steps based on the nature of the incident and applicable legal requirements.

11. International processing

Logumentary and its service providers may store or process information in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our providers operate.

Privacy laws in those countries may differ from the laws where you live. By using Logumentary, you understand that information may be processed outside your province, state, or country of residence.

12. Children

Logumentary is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to Logumentary, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to review and delete the information where required.

13. Links to other websites

Logumentary may link to third-party websites, streaming platforms, documentary pages, articles, or external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as Logumentary grows or as legal, technical, or business needs change.

When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. If changes are significant, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.

Your continued use of Logumentary after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us through the Logumentary contact page.