Privacy Policy

Effective date: 10 September 2026

Cinema Catalog is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

This policy applies to all visitors to cinemacatalog.com. We are an Australian film portal and comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, as well as some technical data automatically generated when you browse our site.

  • Contact information you submit via our contact form, such as name and email address.
  • Technical data including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics.
  • We do not collect sensitive information, financial details, or gambling-related data.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was provided and to improve your experience on our website.

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • To analyse site traffic and improve content and functionality.
  • To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage statistics.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand site usage. We use analytics services that may set cookies to collect aggregate data about page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

  • Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
  • We use encryption for data transmission where appropriate.
  • Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel only.
  • We regularly review our security practices.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless you request earlier deletion.
  • Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months.
  • After the retention period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights and Choices

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information held by us.

  • You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • You may opt out of marketing communications at any time (we do not currently send marketing emails).
  • To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting and analytics providers.

  • These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Our website may contain links to third-party sites; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date clearly stated. Material changes will be highlighted on our website where appropriate. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below.

Address
91 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia