Privacy Policy for Movie Box : HDMovies & Drama

1. Introduction

Welcome to **Movie Box : HDMovies & Drama** ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our application and the choices you have associated with that data.

By downloading, installing, or using **Movie Box : HDMovies & Drama**, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We prioritize user privacy and minimize data collection. We do **not** require user accounts, registration, or collection of personal identifiers such as your full name, phone number, physical address, or payment details.

A. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the app, certain information may be collected automatically by the app or third-party service providers:

- **Device Information:** Device manufacturer, device model, operating system version, screen resolution, and hardware capabilities (used for player compatibility and crash prevention).

- **Network State:** Network connectivity status (WiFi/Cellular) to optimize video buffer rates and stream quality.

- **Advertising Identifier (Google AAID):** A unique, user-resettable advertising identifier provided by the Android operating system, used by ad networks for frequency capping, ad delivery, and attribution.

- **Log and Diagnostics Data:** Crash reports, performance metrics, and error logs to diagnose bugs and improve app stability.

B. Permissions Requested

- `android.permission.INTERNET`: Required to stream video content, fetch drama feeds, and retrieve advertisements.

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`: Required to verify network availability and adapt streaming bitrates.

- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`: Optional permission on Android 13+ to notify you about newly released movies, trending drama episodes, and app updates.

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`: Used solely to maintain streaming push notification synchronization.

3. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is used strictly for the following purposes:

- To provide, maintain, and optimize video streaming and drama player features.

- To detect, prevent, and fix technical bugs, crashes, and device incompatibilities.

- To deliver non-personalized or personalized advertisements through Google AdMob in compliance with Google Play Developer policies.

- To send optional push notifications regarding content updates and new features.

4. Third-Party Services

Our application integrates with trusted third-party service providers that may collect information used to identify your device in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

- **Google Play Services:**  

  [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

- **Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK):**  

  [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)

- **Content Providers (NetShort, DramaBite, ReeLife, GDrive):**  

  Third-party video content streamed through public endpoints.

5. Advertising & Opt-Out

We display advertisements provided by Google AdMob to keep this application free to use. You have the right to opt out of personalized ads at any time through your Android device settings:

- Go to **Settings** > **Google** > **Ads** (or **Privacy** > **Ads** on newer Android versions).

- Tap **Delete advertising ID** or enable **Opt out of Ads Personalization**.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our application is **not** directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take necessary actions.

7. Data Retention and Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect data processed by the application. Because we do not store personal account credentials or personal databases, no personal user profiles are retained on our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us