Streaming Baltimore Content

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 30, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Thunder Hill Cinema ("we," "our," or "the Platform"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "users") while fostering a vibrant community of local filmmakers and audiences in Baltimore, MD. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information: name, email address, and password
  • Profile information: biography, location within Baltimore, MD, and professional information
  • Content you post: video links from YouTube and Vimeo, descriptions, comments, and other interactions
  • Communications with other users and our support team

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interaction patterns
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Location data: general location based on IP address to verify Baltimore, MD-area usage
  • Cookies and similar technologies: to enhance user experience and platform functionality

Information from Third Parties

  • YouTube and Vimeo: When you embed videos, we receive basic metadata about the videos
  • Social media platforms: If you choose to link your social media accounts

Chrome Browser Extension

Thunder Hill Cinema offers an optional Chrome browser extension that lets you share YouTube and Vimeo videos as status updates directly from your browser. If you install the extension, the following applies:

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The extension stores the following data in Chrome's built-in storage APIs, on your device only:

  • Authentication token and instance URL — stored in chrome.storage.local to keep you signed in to your Thunder Hill Cinema account within the extension.
  • "Show button on page" preference — stored in chrome.storage.sync so your display preference is remembered across your Chrome sessions and devices.
  • Share timestamps — the extension records when you last shared each video URL in chrome.storage.local to enforce a 24-hour cooldown per video. Entries older than 24 hours are automatically deleted.

Data Read from Web Pages

The extension reads the URL of the current tab on YouTube and Vimeo pages only, solely to detect whether you are watching a video. This URL is not stored or transmitted unless you explicitly click Share.

Data Transmitted When You Share

When you click the Share button, the video URL and any caption you have typed are sent to your Thunder Hill Cinema instance to create the status update. No other data is transmitted. This information is handled according to the rest of this Privacy Policy.

No Third-Party Data Sharing

The extension does not share any data with third parties. All network requests made by the extension go only to your Thunder Hill Cinema instance.

Removing Extension Data

Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored extension data (auth token, preferences, and share timestamps) from your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Platform
  • Verify local Baltimore, MD residency for community building
  • Connect filmmakers with local audiences
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Send important updates about the Platform
  • Respond to your requests and support needs
  • Ensure compliance with our terms of service
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Email service providers
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

Third-Party Platforms

YouTube and Vimeo: When you embed videos, these platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Social media platforms: If you choose to share content through these services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls for our employees
  • Secure data backup systems
However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Control cookie settings through your browser

Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • Email notification
  • Platform announcement
  • Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Contact Information

For privacy-related matters, please contact: