Episodo
This Privacy Policy explains how Stefanija Stojanova Jovanova ("we", "us", "our"), the developer of the Episodo app (the "App"), handles information when you use the App. By using the App you agree to this policy.
The App stores the information you create while using it, including:
This information stays on your device. If you are signed in to iCloud, it is synced between your devices through Apple's iCloud (CloudKit) private database, which belongs to your Apple Account and is protected by Apple. We have no access to it. It may also be included in your device backups, depending on your device settings.
To search for shows, list episodes and keep air dates up to date, the App connects directly to the public TVmaze API (api.tvmaze.com). These requests contain the show you're looking up or the text you type into search. Like any website, TVmaze receives your IP address and basic technical information when the App connects. The App does not send TVmaze your library, watch history or any identifier for you. Show information is provided by TVmaze under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
The free version of the App displays ads provided by Google AdMob. To show and measure ads, and to prevent fraud, AdMob may collect:
Your library and watch history are never shared with AdMob. If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, the App asks for your consent through Google's consent form before any ads are loaded, and you can change your choice at any time under You › Ad privacy choices. We do not track you across other companies' apps and websites unless you allow it through Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt; you can change this at any time in Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. Upgrading to Premium removes ads.
Episodo offers Premium as auto-renewable subscriptions (Premium Monthly and Premium Yearly) and as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Purchases are processed by Apple. We receive confirmation of your purchase status from the App Store, but never your name, payment card or billing details.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings (Settings › your name › Subscriptions). Use of the App is also subject to our Terms of Use and Apple's Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
If you turn on episode reminders and allow notifications, the App schedules reminders locally on your device for the shows you're watching, at the time you choose. Reminders are not sent through our servers. You can turn them off in the App or change notification permission at any time in your device settings.
If you choose to share crash reports or analytics with app developers in your device settings, Apple may provide us with anonymous crash data.
Your data stays on your device (and in your iCloud, if enabled) until you delete it. You can remove a show and its history in the App at any time. Deleting the App removes its data from that device; to remove synced data as well, delete the App's data from iCloud in Settings › your name › iCloud › Manage Storage. Because we don't hold your data, we cannot recover it if it is deleted or lost. Data collected by AdMob is retained according to Google's policies.
Your data is protected by your device's security and by Apple's iCloud encryption. We recommend using a device passcode or biometric lock, as anyone with access to your unlocked device can open the App.
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR or CCPA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete or object to the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent. Because your library is stored on your device and in your own iCloud, you can exercise most of these rights directly in the App. For advertising choices, use Ad privacy choices in the App. For any other request, contact us at the email below. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Episodo is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, contact us and we will help remove it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version on this page and update the "Last updated" date above.
Stefanija Stojanova Jovanova