Privacy Policy & DMCA

1. Introduction

CineStream ("we", "us", "our") operates cinestream.studio. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

Email address (for authentication via one-time passcode)
Display name (optional)
Device identifiers (for device management and security)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address (anonymized, for analytics and abuse prevention)
Pages visited and interaction data
Viewing preferences (stored locally on your device)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect payment information, real names, physical addresses, phone numbers, or any sensitive personal data. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Use Information

Authentication: Verify your identity via secure OTP login
Personalization: Remember your preferences, watchlist, and history (stored locally)
Security: Detect abuse, prevent unauthorized access, manage device limits
Improvement: Analyze usage patterns (anonymized) to improve user experience

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use:

Essential cookies: HTTP-only authentication cookies (SameSite=Lax, secure)
Local storage: User preferences, theme settings, playback state (never transmitted to servers)

We do not use third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling tools.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption for all connections
HTTP-only, SameSite cookies for authentication
Secure one-time passcode (OTP) authentication
No plain-text password storage
Device-based session management with limits

6. Third-Party Services

We may utilize the following third-party services:

TMDB (The Movie Database): Metadata, images, and descriptions (subject to TMDB Privacy Policy)
Google Fonts: Typography (subject to Google Privacy Policy)
Supabase: Authentication services (subject to Supabase Privacy Policy)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your account data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Opt-out of non-essential data collection
Export your data (watchlist, preferences)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

DMCA & Copyright Policy

CineStream respects the intellectual property rights of others. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. We respond promptly to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.

Nature of Our Service

CineStream is a search engine and metadata aggregator that indexes publicly available content from third-party sources across the internet. We function similarly to how search engines like Google operate:

We do not host, upload, store, or distribute any video files on our servers
We do not own any of the media content accessible through our platform
All video streams are sourced from and served by third-party providers
We provide an organized indexing and discovery interface for publicly available content
Metadata (titles, descriptions, posters) is sourced from TMDB under their API terms

DMCA Safe Harbor (17 U.S.C. § 512)

As an information location tool and service provider under Section 512(d) of the DMCA, CineStream qualifies for safe harbor protection. We:

Do not have actual knowledge that linked material is infringing
Act expeditiously to remove or disable access to content upon receiving valid DMCA takedown notices
Do not receive a financial benefit directly attributable to any infringing activity
Have designated a DMCA agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized agent) and believe that content accessible through CineStream infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice containing:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
The specific URL(s) on CineStream where the allegedly infringing material is located
Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

DMCA Agent Contact

Email: dmca@cinestream.studio

We will respond to valid DMCA requests within 48 hours and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
Your name, address, phone number, and consent to jurisdiction of federal court

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy to terminate access for users or sources that are determined to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CineStream ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. Description of Service

CineStream is a content discovery and search platform that aggregates metadata and links to publicly available video content from third-party sources. The Service provides:

Search and discovery of movie and TV show metadata
Personalized watchlists and viewing history (stored locally)
Links to third-party video sources

3. User Responsibilities

By using the Service, you agree to:

Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Not attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features
Not use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service
Take personal responsibility for verifying the legality of content access in your jurisdiction
Not redistribute, republish, or commercially exploit content accessed through the Service

4. Intellectual Property

The CineStream interface, design, logo, and original code are the intellectual property of CineStream. All media content, titles, descriptions, and artwork are the property of their respective copyright holders. TMDB metadata is used under the TMDB API terms of use.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any content or links. Third-party content quality, availability, and legality are beyond our control.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CineStream shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages from third-party content accessed through links on the platform.

7. Third-Party Links & Content

The Service contains links to third-party websites and content sources. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Access to third-party content is at your own risk.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

General Disclaimer

CineStream does not host, store, upload, or distribute any video content. We are a search engine and metadata aggregation service that indexes publicly available content from various third-party sources on the internet.

Content Sources

All media streams accessible through CineStream are hosted on and served by external third-party servers. CineStream functions solely as a search and indexing tool, similar in nature to how general web search engines operate. We:

Aggregate publicly available metadata (titles, synopses, ratings, poster images) from TMDB
Index and link to video sources found on third-party platforms
Do not control the content, quality, legality, or availability of third-party sources
Do not modify, transcode, cache, or store any video content

User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions. The availability of content through the Service does not imply endorsement or legality of that content.

No Endorsement

CineStream does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of content provided by third-party sources. Links to external sites do not constitute endorsement of those sites or their content.

Copyright Holders

If you are a copyright holder and believe that your content is being improperly linked through our Service, please visit our DMCA / Copyright section to submit a takedown request. We take all valid DMCA notices seriously and act promptly to remove infringing links.

Availability

We make no guarantees regarding the uptime, availability, or performance of the Service. Third-party sources may become unavailable at any time without notice. We are not responsible for content that becomes inaccessible.

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