Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 27, 2026
FilmFootnote is a browser extension that identifies film and TV titles selected by users and displays film and TV information and links to external film platforms.
Information FilmFootnote processes
FilmFootnote processes text only when you actively select text on a webpage and click the FilmFootnote button. The selected text is sent to FilmFootnote's serverless backend hosted by Netlify and then to The Movie Database (TMDB) API to search for matching film and TV information.
The extension also uses Chrome synchronized storage to save:
- Your preferred film platform.
- Technical extension settings required for FilmFootnote to operate.
Information FilmFootnote does not collect
- FilmFootnote does not collect or store your complete browsing history.
- FilmFootnote does not continuously read or transmit webpage content.
- FilmFootnote does not collect passwords, payment information, health information, precise location, or personal communications.
- FilmFootnote does not sell personal information.
- FilmFootnote does not use information for advertising or user profiling.
Third-party services
FilmFootnote uses Netlify to operate its serverless backend and TMDB to retrieve film and TV metadata. Requests may be processed according to those providers' own privacy and security practices. When you choose an external platform link, you leave FilmFootnote and visit that platform directly.
Data retention
FilmFootnote does not intentionally retain selected film and TV titles in an application database. Temporary operational logs may be generated by infrastructure providers for security, reliability, and debugging, subject to their retention practices.
Security
FilmFootnote uses HTTPS for communication with its backend. API credentials are stored as server-side environment variables and are not included in the public browser-extension code.
Children
FilmFootnote is not designed to collect personal information from children.
Changes
This policy may be updated when FilmFootnote's functionality or data practices change. The effective date above will be revised when material changes are made.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to captainanlie@gmail.com.
TMDB attribution
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.