Privacy Policy
Tohu Movies is a free, ad-supported streaming service. We believe privacy should be simple to understand, so this policy explains in plain language what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. If you have any questions, write to privacy@tohumovies.com.
1. Who we are
Tohu Movies (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a free streaming service offering handpicked independent films. We are based in the United States. When this policy says “the Service”, it means tohumovies.com and any related pages we publish.
2. Information we collect
We collect only what is needed to run the Service.
2.1 Information you give us
- Age confirmation. Some films are rated R. To watch one, we ask you to enter your date of birth or confirm that you are 18 or older. Your date of birth is checked on your device and is never sent to our servers. We store only a flag on your device that you have passed the check.
- Film ratings. When you tap a star, your rating is stored in our database along with a random anonymous identifier generated in your browser. We do not ask for your name or email address, and we cannot link a rating to you.
- Messages you send us. If you write to privacy@tohumovies.com, we keep your message and your email address only for as long as needed to reply.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Usage and performance data. Our video host Mux and our video analytics provider Mux Data measure playback quality (for example, buffering, playback errors, and how much of a film was watched) so we can keep playback smooth. This data is tied to an anonymous viewer identifier, not to your identity.
- Advertising data. Our advertising partners Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager use cookies and similar identifiers to serve ads and to measure how they perform. See our Cookie Notice for details, and section 7 below for your advertising choices.
- Server logs. Like almost every website, our hosting provider keeps short-term logs (such as IP address, browser type, and the page requested) for security and debugging. Logs are kept for a limited period and then deleted.
3. How we use information
We use the information above to:
- Stream films to you and keep playback working well.
- Show the average star rating for each film.
- Restrict R rated films to adults, as described in section 2.1.
- Serve ads so the Service can remain free.
- Reply to messages you send us.
- Detect abuse, protect the Service, and comply with legal obligations.
4. What we do not do
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not require an account, a sign-in, or an email address to watch films.
- We do not build advertising profiles about you ourselves. Any ad-related identifiers are set by our advertising partners, as described in the Cookie Notice.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The Service is intended for general audiences; R rated films are restricted to adults.
5. Information we share
We share limited information with the service providers that run the Service on our behalf:
- Mux (video hosting and playback analytics) and Mux Data (playback quality measurement).
- Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager (advertising and ad measurement).
- Vercel (website hosting) and Supabase (database hosting for film information and ratings).
These providers process information only to provide their services to us. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our users and the Service.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
We and our partners use cookies and local storage for the purposes described in this policy, including keeping your age confirmation and your own star ratings on your device, and serving and measuring ads. Our Cookie Notice explains each type and how to control them.
7. Your choices
- Advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings (myadcenter.google.com), by using the opt-out tools at youradchoices.com or the Network Advertising Initiative, or by adjusting your browser or device settings.
- Cookies. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Clearing your browser data also clears the age confirmation and your own star ratings stored on your device.
- Do Not Track. Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but the advertising opt-outs above remain available to you.
8. How long we keep information
We keep film ratings and the anonymous identifiers attached to them only as long as needed to show average ratings. Server logs are kept for a short period and then deleted. Messages you send us are kept only as long as needed to reply.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls at our providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information about you, or to object to certain uses. Because the Service does not collect names, email addresses, or accounts, in most cases there is no personal information for us to retrieve. If you believe we hold information about you, write to privacy@tohumovies.com and we will respond.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time, for example when we add a feature or a service provider. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
Tohu Movies — Privacy
Email: privacy@tohumovies.com