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    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: [Insert Date]

    1. Introduction

    This Privacy Policy explains how Pickinator collects, uses, and protects your information.

    We are committed to protecting user privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable.

    2. Information We Collect

    2.1 Automatically Collected Data

    When you visit Pickinator, we may collect:

    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device information
    • Referring URL
    • Pages visited
    • Interaction events (clicks, filters used)
    • Country/region (derived from IP)

    2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use:

    • Essential cookies (site functionality)
    • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
    • Affiliate tracking cookies
    • Advertising pixels (if applicable)

    You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

    3. How We Use Information

    We use collected information to:

    • Improve recommendation algorithms
    • Analyze user behavior
    • Display region-specific streaming options
    • Measure affiliate performance
    • Prevent abuse or fraud

    We do NOT:

    • Sell personal data
    • Collect sensitive personal data
    • Require account registration (unless added later)

    4. Affiliate Tracking

    When you click a streaming link:

    • A tracking parameter may be passed to the partner platform.
    • This may set a third-party tracking cookie.
    • We may receive anonymized performance data.

    We do not receive your payment information from streaming platforms.

    5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

    If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on:

    • Legitimate interest (analytics, fraud prevention)
    • Consent (cookies, marketing tracking)

    6. Data Retention

    We retain analytics data for up to 26 months unless required longer by law.

    7. Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)

    You may:

    • Request access to your data
    • Request deletion
    • Object to processing
    • Withdraw consent
    • Request data portability

    To exercise these rights, contact: [Insert Email]

    8. Data Security

    We implement:

    • HTTPS encryption
    • Secure hosting
    • Access control restrictions

    However, no online system is 100% secure.

    9. Third-Party Providers

    We may use:

    • Google Analytics
    • Affiliate networks
    • Cloud hosting providers
    • CDN providers

    Each has its own privacy policy.

    10. Children’s Privacy

    We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

    If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

    Changes become effective when published.

    12. Contact

    Email: [Insert Email]

    Website: https://pickinator.com