Privacy Policy

1. What Is Popn?

Popn is a social entertainment discovery platform that helps users:

• Discover movies and shows
• Share ratings, reviews, and opinions
• View personalized recommendations (“What’s Popn Tonight”)
• Engage with a social feed based on user activity and trends

We use user activity and preferences to power personalized discovery and recommendations.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data directly from you, indirectly through your device, and from third-party providers.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information when you:

• Create an account
• Update your profile
• Write reviews, ratings, or comments
• Contact support or submit feedback
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests

This may include:

• Name, email, username, password
• Profile photo, bio, preferences
• User-generated content (reviews, ratings, lists, comments)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Popn, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, OS, identifiers)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages viewed, interactions, clicks, time spent)
• App performance data (crashes, diagnostics)

2.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Analytics providers
• Payment processors (Apple, Google, Stripe, etc.)
• Authentication or social login providers (if enabled)

We only receive information where legally permitted or with your consent.

2.4 User Content

Popn is built around user-generated content, including:

• Reviews and ratings
• Comments and posts
• Social feed activity

You are responsible for the content you choose to share.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to operate, improve, and personalize the Service. Below are the purposes and legal basis for processing.

3.1 Core Service Functionality

We use your data to create and manage your account, provide access to features, display your content (reviews, ratings, posts), and process payments (if applicable).

Legal basis: Contract performance

3.2 Personalization & Recommendations

We use your activity to generate personalized recommendations (“What’s Popn Tonight”), rank content in feeds, and suggest movies, shows, and trending content.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent (where required)

3.3 Service Improvement

We analyze usage to improve app features and performance, fix bugs and crashes, and understand user behavior and trends.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

3.4 Communication

We may send account notifications, updates and alerts, support responses, and optional marketing messages (where permitted).

Legal basis: Contract or consent

3.5 Safety and Security

We use data to prevent fraud, spam, and abuse, protect users and the platform, and enforce Terms and Community Guidelines.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest and legal obligation

4. Who We Share Your Data With

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with providers including cloud hosting providers, analytics tools, crash reporting services, and customer support platforms.

4.2 Payment Providers

Payments are processed by third parties such as Apple, Google, and Stripe. We do not store full payment card details.

4.3 Legal & Compliance

We may disclose data if required to comply with legal obligations, respond to law enforcement, or protect rights, users, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

If Popn is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 Public Content

Content you post publicly (reviews, ratings, profiles) may be visible to other users.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technology

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Understand user behavior
• Measure performance and engagement
• Improve personalization

You can control cookies through your device or browser settings, but some features may not function properly if disabled.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit
• Access controls
• Monitoring systems

However, no system is completely secure.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws, but we use safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time.

10. Children’s Privacy

Popn is not intended for users under 13 (or applicable minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify users within the app if changes are significant.

12. How to Contact Us