Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 20261. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Movie Roulette ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at movieroulette.net, handles information when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how data is used.
2. Information We Collect
Movie Roulette itself does not collect, store, or process any personal data. We do not require registration, login, or any form submission. No data you enter on this site is sent to our servers.
However, third-party services embedded in this site may collect data as described below.
3. Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show personalised ads based on your browsing activity. Google's data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
TMDB (The Movie Database)
Movie and TV show data, posters, and streaming availability are fetched in real time from TMDB. When you click "Pick something for me", your browser makes a request directly to TMDB's API. TMDB may log this request in accordance with TMDB's Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to render text. Your browser may send a request to Google's servers to load the font files. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
4. Cookies
Movie Roulette does not set any first-party cookies. Third-party services (Google AdSense, Google Fonts) may set their own cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt-out tools listed above.
The "Seen it" feature stores a list of film IDs in your browser's localStorage — this data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data held about you. Since Movie Roulette does not collect personal data directly, any requests regarding data held by third-party services (Google, TMDB) should be directed to those services.
6. Children's Privacy
Movie Roulette is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
6a. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Below is a summary of the cookies and storage technologies used on this site:
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising cookies | Google AdSense | Personalised ad targeting | Up to 2 years |
| Font cache | Google Fonts | Font rendering performance | Session |
| Seen-it list (localStorage) | Movie Roulette (first-party) | Remembering films you've marked as seen | Until cleared by user |
You can clear first-party localStorage data at any time using the "Clear seen" button in the site header. To manage advertising cookies, visit Google Ads Settings or adjust your browser's cookie preferences.
6b. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, the sources of that data, and the purposes for collection.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal information. Movie Roulette does not sell personal data. Google AdSense, however, uses data for personalised advertising — you can opt out via Google Ads Settings.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@movieroulette.net. Because Movie Roulette does not directly collect personal data, most requests will need to be directed to the relevant third-party services (Google, TMDB).
6c. Data Retention
Movie Roulette does not store any personal data on its servers. The only user-generated data is the "seen" list stored in your browser's localStorage — this is retained indefinitely until you clear it using the "Clear seen" button or clear your browser storage manually.
Third-party services (Google AdSense, TMDB) retain data according to their own policies, linked above. Google's advertising data retention policies are documented at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
6d. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Movie Roulette may display embedded YouTube trailers when you click the "Trailer" button. YouTube trailers are embedded via YouTube's standard iframe embed. When you interact with an embedded video, YouTube may collect data including your IP address and cookie information in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
External links to TMDB, streaming platforms, and other sites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@movieroulette.net.