Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

What This Is

Lounge Time is a hobby project I run to track TV shows and movies. I built it for fun and you can use it for free. This policy explains what I do with your data.

What Data I Collect

When you create an account, I collect:

  • Your username and email address
  • Your password (hashed, so I can't read it)
  • Your media library: shows, movies, ratings, reviews, watch status, episode progress
  • Technical stuff: IP address, browser info, session info

Why I Collect It

I need this data to:

  • Let you create an account and log in
  • Store your media library and preferences
  • Let you share ratings with friends
  • Keep the service running and secure

External Services: TMDB

Lounge Time uses The Movie Database (TMDB) as the source for all media data, posters, and metadata. Your searches are optimized and cached, so your queries and personal data are never sent to TMDB. TMDB only sees requests from my backend, not from individual users. Your search history, ratings, and watch status stay private between you and Lounge Time. See TMDB Attribution for details.

Who Sees Your Data

  • Me: I can access your data to run the service and fix problems
  • My VPS Host: They store the database but shouldn't look at it
  • Other Users: They see your username, avatar, and anything you explicitly share with them
  • No One Else: I don't sell data, use analytics trackers, or share with advertisers

Your Privacy Controls

You can:

  • See your data: Everything's visible in your account
  • Download your data: Account Settings → Download Data (JSON export)
  • Delete your account: Account Settings → Delete Account (removes everything)
  • Control visibility: Account Settings → Privacy (manage who sees what)

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on a VPS I pay for. I use:

  • HTTPS to encrypt data in transit
  • Password hashing so I never see your password
  • Backups for disaster recovery

I do my best to keep things secure, but I'm one person running this as a hobby. If something bad happens (hack, breach, etc.), I'll tell you and figure it out.

Cookies

I use session cookies to keep you logged in. That's it. No tracking, no analytics, no weird stuff.

How Long I Keep Your Data

While your account is active: Forever (or until you delete it)

When you delete your account: Everything disappears from my database within a few days. Backups might keep copies for a bit longer, then they're gone too.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Ask what data I have about you
  • Download your data
  • Ask me to delete your account
  • Fix any wrong information
  • Complain to your local data protection authority if something's wrong

Use the Account Settings controls or email me: support@loungetime.app

Age

You need to be at least 13 to use this. If you're younger, ask a parent or guardian.

Changes

I might update this policy. If something big changes, I'll let you know via email.

Questions?

Email me: support@loungetime.app

Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 2026

Basic Stuff

This is my hobby project. I'm sharing it for free because I think it's fun. By using it, you agree to these terms.

Your Account

You're responsible for:

  • Keeping your password secret
  • Telling me if someone uses your account without permission
  • Using the service legally and respectfully

What You Can't Do

  • Hack or try to break the service
  • Use bots or scrapers to download data
  • Harass other users
  • Post illegal or abusive content
  • Violate TMDB's terms (since we use their API)

If you do this stuff, I can delete your account.

Your Content

Your ratings, reviews, and profile info are yours. I just need permission to store and display them as part of the service (including sharing them with other users if you choose to).

No Guarantees

This is a hobby project. I offer it "as is." I don't promise:

  • It'll always work perfectly
  • It won't go down for maintenance
  • Your data won't be lost (though I try hard to prevent that)
  • Any specific features

I'm not responsible if the service breaks or you lose data. I do my best, but I can't guarantee anything.

TMDB

I use The Movie Database API. By using Lounge Time, you agree to their terms too. Check TMDB's terms.

I Can Delete Your Account

If you break these terms, harass people, or do something illegal, I can delete your account without warning.

The Law

These terms are governed by EU law (since that's where I am). If there's a dispute, you can take it to court in your country or try to work it out with me first.

Attribution

Lounge Time uses The Movie Database (TMDB) for all the media data and posters. For details, see the TMDB Attribution page.