REEL RELICS

Privacy Policy

📄 Privacy Policy for Reel Relics

Effective Date: June 11, 2025
Website: https://www.reel-relics.org

Who We Are

Reel Relics is a streaming hub for public domain films — timeless cinema that’s forever free. Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we handle, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

Comments:
When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be used to show your profile picture. View Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.

Media Uploads:
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other users may download and extract that information.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies may:

  • Save your name/email for future comments
  • Manage login sessions
  • Remember screen display preferences

Cookies last from your current session to one year. You can clear or block cookies anytime via your browser settings.

3. Embedded Content

Some pages include embedded content (e.g., videos from Archive.org, YouTube). These third-party sites behave as if you visited them directly and may collect your data, use cookies, or track interactions.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Stored indefinitely for moderation and community continuity
  • Registered Users: Your personal info remains until you delete your account or request removal

6. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (CCPA right, though we do not sell data)

✅ To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@reel-relics.org

We will verify your identity before fulfilling any data request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Where Your Data Goes

All comments may be screened by automated spam detection tools like Akismet. We host our website on secure servers located in the United States.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected a child’s data, contact us to request deletion.

Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data rights, reach out to us directly:

📧 Email: contact@reel-relics.org
🌐 Website: https://www.reel-relics.org

🔒 Summary

Reel Relics is committed to respecting your privacy while giving you free access to public domain films. This policy ensures transparency, trust, and compliance with international privacy regulations.