Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Introduction
iNeedCinema ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
No User Accounts
✓ Privacy-Focused
iNeedCinema does NOT require user registration or accounts. You can browse and use our Service anonymously without providing any personal information.
Information We Collect
1. Minimal Data Collection
Our website collects very minimal data. We automatically collect:
- Laravel Session Cookies: Essential for CSRF protection and basic functionality
- Search Cache: Stored locally in your browser for faster results (not sent to server)
- Standard Web Logs: IP address, browser type, timestamps (standard server logs for security)
✓ We do NOT track you with analytics, pixels, or third-party cookies
✓ We do NOT collect personal information, emails, or user profiles
✓ We do NOT store your viewing history on our servers
2. Search Data
Your search queries are temporarily cached in your browser's local storage for faster results. This data never leaves your device and is NOT sent to our servers or third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Improve user experience and functionality
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Ensure security and troubleshoot technical issues
Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with third-party APIs that may collect their own data:
Provides movie, TV show, and anime metadata. See their Privacy Policy.
Provides streaming links. We do not control their data practices.
If you choose to donate, your payment is processed by Ko-fi. See their Privacy Policy.
When you click on streaming links or donation buttons, you leave our Service and are subject to the privacy policies of those external sites.
Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage for:
- Essential functionality: CSRF protection, session management
- Search cache: Storing recent searches locally for faster results
- User preferences: Remembering your settings (if implemented)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Since we don't collect personal information or require accounts, your risk is minimal.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Clear your browser cookies and local storage at any time
- Use browser privacy/incognito mode for anonymous browsing
- Request information about data we collect (minimal anonymous usage data)
- Stop using the Service at any time
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please review the information provided on our website.