Effective Date: November 7, 2026
1. Introduction
The Movie Buff (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of its visitors and is committed to transparency regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and processed when you visit https://www.themoviebuff.net, subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or use other features of our website.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. Where consent is required for particular data processing activities, we will seek that consent separately.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with The Movie Buff, we may collect the following information:
- Information you provide voluntarily: Email addresses submitted through newsletter signup forms, names and email addresses submitted through comments or contact forms, and information included in correspondence with us.
- Website usage information: Pages visited, referral sources, approximate geographic location, browser type, device information, and interactions with website content.
- Technical information: IP addresses, cookies, and other identifiers used for website functionality, security, analytics, and advertising.
We do not require visitors to create an account or subscribe to our newsletter to read our publicly available movie reviews and articles.
3. Email Newsletter and MailerLite
The Movie Buff uses MailerLite, a third-party email marketing service, to manage newsletter subscriptions and distribute email communications.
When you subscribe, we collect your email address and provide it to MailerLite for the purpose of managing your subscription and delivering newsletters containing movie reviews, interviews, features, and other website updates.
MailerLite may also process information relating to newsletter delivery and engagement, such as email opens and link clicks, depending on the features enabled.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our newsletters.
For additional information, please consult MailerLite’s Privacy Policy.
4. Google Analytics
The Movie Buff uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on the website.
- General geographic location.
- Browser and device characteristics.
- Referral sources and website navigation.
- Interactions with website content.
We use this information to evaluate website performance, understand audience interests, and improve our editorial content and visitor experience.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage information.
For additional information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
The Movie Buff displays advertising through Google AdSense.
Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to deliver advertisements, measure advertising performance, limit the frequency of advertisements, and, where permitted, personalize advertising based on visitor interests.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on visits to The Movie Buff and other websites.
Visitors can learn more about how Google uses information from websites and apps that use its services at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Visitors may also manage personalized advertising preferences through:
Depending on their location, visitors may be presented with additional choices regarding advertising cookies and personalized advertising.
6. Cookies and Consent Management
The Movie Buff uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and facilitate advertising.
These technologies may include:
- Essential cookies: Support basic website functionality and security.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand website traffic and visitor interactions.
- Advertising cookies: Support advertisement delivery, measurement, and personalization.
- Preference cookies: Remember certain website settings or visitor choices.
The Movie Buff uses WPConsent, a WordPress cookie consent management plugin, to display cookie information and provide visitor consent controls.
Visitors may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button on our website. This allows you to review and update your choices regarding analytics and advertising cookies.
Where applicable law requires consent before nonessential cookies or tracking technologies are used, we seek to obtain that consent.
7. Comments and Contact Forms
Visitors who submit comments or contact The Movie Buff may provide personal information such as their name, email address, and message content.
We use this information to respond to inquiries, administer website discussions, prevent spam, and maintain website security.
Publicly submitted comments may remain visible on the website unless removed by a moderator or in response to an applicable request.
8. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services
The Movie Buff does not sell email newsletter subscriber lists.
We may share or permit the processing of information by service providers that support website operations, including:
- MailerLite for newsletter administration.
- Google Analytics for website measurement.
- Google AdSense and its advertising partners for advertising services.
- Website hosting, security, and spam-prevention providers.
These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual arrangements.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights, or integrity of our website.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate operational requirements.
Newsletter subscription information may be retained while a subscription remains active. Information associated with unsubscribed users may be retained where necessary to honor unsubscribe requests or meet legal obligations.
Analytics, advertising, security, and other service providers may maintain separate retention periods under their respective policies and configurations.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information held about you.
- Request correction or deletion of personal information.
- Withdraw consent for certain processing activities.
- Object to or restrict certain uses of personal information.
- Opt out of certain advertising-related processing or data sharing.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact:
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Movie Buff is a general-audience website featuring movie reviews, interviews, and entertainment journalism.
Our website is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.
Parents or guardians with concerns may contact us at themoviebuff79@gmail.com.
13. External Websites
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites, including movie studios, streaming platforms, film festivals, retailers, and other entertainment-related resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
14. International Visitors
The Movie Buff is accessible to visitors in multiple countries.
Information collected through our website or third-party services may be processed in countries other than the visitor’s country of residence, subject to applicable privacy laws and safeguards.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, service providers, legal requirements, or data processing practices.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
16. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
The Movie Buff
Website: https://www.themoviebuff.net
Email: themoviebuff79@gmail.com