Privacy Policy for IMDB Ratings for Netflix
Last updated: December 2024
Overview
IMDB Ratings for Netflix is a browser extension that displays IMDB ratings on Netflix movie and TV show thumbnails. This privacy policy explains what data the extension collects and how it is used.
Data Collection
What We Collect
When you browse Netflix with this extension enabled, the following data is sent to our API server:
- Movie/TV Show Titles - The titles of content displayed on Netflix pages
- Netflix Content IDs - Internal Netflix identifiers for content (used for deduplication only)
What We Do NOT Collect
- Personal information (name, email, etc.)
- Netflix account information or credentials
- Viewing history or watch patterns
- Browsing history outside of Netflix
- Any personally identifiable information
How Data Is Used
- Titles are sent to our API server to look up IMDB ratings from the OMDb API
- Netflix IDs are used solely for caching purposes to avoid duplicate requests
- No data is stored long-term or used for any purpose other than fetching ratings
Data Storage
- Local storage: The extension caches ratings locally in your browser to reduce API calls
- Server-side: Our API server maintains a temporary cache of title-to-rating mappings (24-hour TTL)
- No personal data is stored on our servers
Third-Party Services
This extension uses:
The OMDb API receives only movie/TV show titles, no personal information.
Data Security
- All communication with our API server uses HTTPS encryption
- API requests are authenticated to prevent abuse
- Rate limiting is in place to protect the service
Your Rights
- You can disable the extension at any time to stop all data transmission
- Clearing your browser data will remove all locally cached ratings
- The extension does not create any accounts or require registration
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.
Consent
By using this extension, you consent to this privacy policy.