Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 8, 2026
At Tastefinder, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.
TL;DR: We collect minimal personal information needed to provide our service. Your data stays private and secure. We never sell your data. We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how the site is used.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Your email address and name
- Account creation and last login timestamps
- Your preferences
Usage Data
To provide our core service, we collect:
- Your reactions (like, super like, dislike) on movies and TV shows
- Items you view and how you interact with recommendations
- Search or filter preferences
Usage Analytics
To understand how our service is used and improve it, we collect anonymized usage data through analytics tools:
- Umami — privacy-focused analytics (page views and custom events such as searches, swipes, and sign-ins). Umami does not use cookies for tracking and does not collect personal identifiers.
- Google Analytics — web analytics provided by Google (page views and the same custom events). Google may use cookies and collect device/browser information. See Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms.
- Error logs for troubleshooting (via Sentry, when enabled)
Analytics data is used only to measure and improve the service. We do not use it for advertising or to build marketing profiles.
How We Use Your Information
Core Service
- To provide and maintain your Tastefinder account
- To store your reactions and preferences
- To generate and deliver personalized recommendations
Analytics and Improvement
- To measure site usage and improve features
- To diagnose errors and performance issues
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
We share limited, anonymized usage data with service providers that help us operate and improve the platform:
- Umami (analytics)
- Google (Google Analytics)
- Sentry (error monitoring, when enabled)
These providers process data on our behalf under their own terms and privacy policies. We do not share your account email, name, or reaction history with analytics providers.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Authentication — to keep you signed in
- Preferences — such as your streaming region
- Analytics — Google Analytics may set cookies to distinguish visits and sessions
Umami analytics does not rely on tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect sign-in and some site features.
Data Security
- Transport Security: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS
- Access Controls: Administrative access is restricted
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account