Privacy Policy: Meesh
Effective date: 3/31/2026
Operator: Box of Scraps Studio (“we,” “us,” “our”)
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use Meesh (the “App”), a mobile application that helps you discover movies and connect with friends.
By using the App, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information We Collect
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Email address
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Password (handled securely by our authentication provider; we do not store plain-text passwords)
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Display name
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Optional phone number (if provided)
We may also generate a simple profile identifier (such as initials) for display within the App.
2.2 App Activity
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We collect information about how you use the App, including:
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Streaming service selections and genre preferences
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Swipe actions (e.g., like/pass)
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Saved or matched titles
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Ratings or watched status (if used)
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Friend connections and friend requests
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Messages sent between accepted friends
2.3 Contacts (Optional)
If you grant permission, the App may access your device contacts (such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses) to help you:
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Find friends already using Meesh
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Invite contacts to join
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We use this data only for matching or invitation purposes.
Providing contact access is optional, and core App features work without it.
2.4 Technical and Usage Data
We and our service providers may automatically collect:
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Device type, operating system, and app version
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App usage data (e.g., interactions, performance)
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Error logs and diagnostic data
2.5 Advertising
The App uses Google AdMob (native ads) to display advertisements within the swipe experience.
Google may collect and use data according to:
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Google’s Privacy Policy
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How Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services
Ads may be personalized depending on your device settings. You can manage ad preferences through your device settings (e.g., limiting ad tracking).
3. Advertising
We use your information to:
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Create and manage your account
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Provide core features (movie discovery, swiping, matches, friends, messaging)
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Help you find and connect with friends
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Improve app performance and fix issues
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Maintain security and prevent misuse
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information for money.
4. How We Share Information
We share information only as necessary to operate the App:
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Supabase (backend provider): authentication, database, and infrastructure
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Google AdMob: advertising services
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Content providers (e.g., TMDB): used to retrieve movie and TV metadata
We do not send your personal account information (such as email) to content providers like TMDB.
We may also disclose information:
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If required by law
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To protect user safety or rights
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In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)
5. Data Storage, Security, and Retention
We use reasonable security measures appropriate to the nature of the App.
Your data is stored using trusted service providers (such as Supabase).
We retain your information:
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As long as your account is active
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As needed to provide services
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As required for legal, security, or operational purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 6).
6. Your Choices and Rights
Account Information
You can:
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Update certain information within the App
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Delete your account via: In Meesh App -> Profile -> Delete Account
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Or contact us at j.armstrong.software@outlook.com
Contacts
You can revoke contact access anytime in your device settings.
The App will stop accessing contacts after permission is removed.
Advertising
You can:
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Limit ad tracking
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Reset your advertising ID
Through your device settings (iOS or Android).
Privacy Requests
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access your data
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Correct your data
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Delete your data
To make a request, contact: j.armstrong.software@outlook.com
7. Childeren
The App is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will remove it.
8. International Users
If you use the App outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our providers operate.
9. Third-Party Services
The App may link to third-party services (such as streaming platforms).
Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We will post the updated version with a new effective date and may notify you through the App or email if changes are significant.
11. Contact
Box of Scraps Studio
Email: j.armstrong.software@outlook.com