Binge — Privacy Policy

Binge.

Binge is an Android app for browsing, discovering, and tracking movies and TV shows. This policy explains what information is collected when you use Binge, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.

Information we collect

What you do in the app

Your search queries, ratings, watchlist additions, favorites, and any custom lists you create are sent to The Movie Database (TMDB) so they can be saved to your TMDB account and synced across devices. Binge does not operate its own backend server — all account data lives with TMDB.

Stored locally on your device

Data	Purpose
TMDB session & account ID	Keeps you signed in between sessions
Recent searches (up to 8)	Powers the search history suggestions
Content & UI preferences	Your chosen start tab, adult-content filter, analytics opt-in
Cached media data	Speeds up browsing by avoiding repeated network calls; auto-expires

All local data is stored in Android DataStore and a Room database on your device. Uninstalling the app removes all of it.

Crash reports Firebase Crashlytics

When the app crashes, an anonymised crash report (stack trace, device model, Android version, app version) is sent to Google Firebase Crashlytics. This information is used solely to identify and fix bugs. No personally identifiable information is included in crash reports.

Usage analytics opt-out available Firebase Analytics

By default, anonymous usage events (screens viewed, features used) are collected via Google Firebase Analytics to help understand how the app is used. You can disable this at any time in Settings → Analytics. Disabling analytics stops all future event collection; previously collected data is governed by Google's privacy policy.

Third-party services

Binge relies on the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy.

The Movie Database (TMDB) — provides all content and stores your account data. TMDB Privacy Policy
Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Remote Config) — analytics, crash reporting, and remote feature configuration. Google Privacy Policy

Permissions

Binge requests only the permissions it needs:

Internet — required to load content from TMDB and communicate with Firebase.
Write external storage — required on Android 9 and below for image caching only.

Binge does not request access to your camera, microphone, location, contacts, or any other sensitive data.

Account sign-in

Binge does not have its own account system. Signing in means authorising Binge to access your existing TMDB account via TMDB's OAuth flow. Your TMDB credentials are entered directly on the TMDB website — Binge never sees your password. The resulting session token is stored locally on your device and sent only to the TMDB API. You can revoke access at any time from your TMDB connected applications settings, or by signing out inside the app.

Data retention and deletion

Local data is deleted when you sign out or uninstall the app.
TMDB account data (watchlists, ratings, lists) can be managed and deleted directly from your TMDB account settings.
Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics data is retained per Google's policies. Disabling analytics in the app prevents further collection.

Children's privacy

Binge is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the app, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes materially, the updated version will be published at this URL with a revised "last updated" date. Continued use of the app after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email scottalancooper@gmail.com.