Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

At Streaming Builder, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Wizard Responses: Your answers to our streaming service recommendation quiz
  • Location Data: Country/region selection for service availability
  • Contact Information: Email address if you contact us (optional)
  • Preferences: Any customization settings you choose

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
  • IP Address: For analytics and regional content delivery
  • Cookies: For functionality and analytics (see our Cookie Policy)

No Account Required: You can use our service without creating an account. We don't collect personal identification information unless you choose to contact us.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Functionality

  • Provide streaming service recommendations
  • Remember your preferences and location
  • Enable comparison and filtering features
  • Improve service performance

Analytics & Improvement

  • Understand how users interact with our site
  • Identify popular features and content
  • Detect and fix technical issues
  • Measure affiliate link performance

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Legitimate Interest: Analytics and service improvement
  • Consent: Optional cookies and marketing communications
  • Contractual: Providing the service you've requested

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

Analytics providers (Google Analytics), hosting services (Vercel), and database providers (MongoDB Atlas) - all operating under strict data processing agreements.

Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links, you're redirected to partner sites. We only share that a click occurred, not your personal information. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Legal Requirements

If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you're in the EU/UK, you have these rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your data and receive it in a machine-readable format.

Rectification

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for cookies and data processing at any time.

To exercise your rights: Contact us at privacy@streamingbuilder.com We'll respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

View Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the site to function (like remembering your location preference). These cannot be disabled.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure cloud hosting with MongoDB Atlas and Vercel
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary

No method of transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data:

Email: privacy@streamingbuilder.com

Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry

Response Time: Within 30 days (GDPR requirement)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our homepage or via email if you've provided one.