1. Terms of Service

1. General Provisions

1.1. These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") define the conditions for using the Cinemapatrol website (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") and its content.

1.2. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site.

1.3. The Site Administration reserves the right to modify this Agreement without prior notice. The current version is always available on the Terms of Service page.

1.4. Cinemapatrol is a private information project without legal entity status. Administration is carried out by an individual.

2. Service Description

2.1. Cinemapatrol is an informational online resource about cinema that publishes news, reviews, analytical materials, curated lists, and other content related to cinematography.

2.2. The Site may contain advertising, affiliate links, and third-party materials, for which the administration is not responsible.

3. Use of the Site

3.1. Users are obliged not to perform actions that may:

• disrupt the operation of the Site;
• violate third-party copyrights;
• lead to unauthorized access to data, databases, or systems.

3.2. You may quote or partially use Site materials for personal, informational, or educational purposes with mandatory attribution to the source, in accordance with Article 21 of the Law of Ukraine "On Copyright and Related Rights" and Article 5 of EU Directive 2001/29/EC.

4. Advertising and Affiliate Programs

4.1. The Site uses Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and other analytical or affiliate services.

4.2. These services may collect cookies, anonymous information about page visits, device type, IP address, and other technical data. Cookie retention periods and the scope of collected data are determined by the policies of the respective services.

4.3. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser's help section.

4.4. By using the Site, you agree to this collection in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

4.5. The Administration may collaborate with other advertising networks or partners while adhering to principles of transparency and data security.

5. User Data

5.1. Using the Site does not require registration or personal accounts.

5.2. The Site does not directly collect users' personal data. The only form of interaction is the ability to contact through the administration's email address.

5.3. Technical data (cookies, IP addresses, device data) are collected exclusively through third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) for traffic analytics and relevant advertising.

5.4. Any information you provide when contacting the specified address is processed solely to respond to you and in accordance with the Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements.

5.5. User inquiries are retained for the time necessary to resolve the issue, after which they may be deleted. You have the right to request deletion of your data by sending a corresponding request to contact@cinemapatrol.com.

6. Copyright and Use of Materials

6.1. All materials published on this Site (texts, reviews, articles, images, videos, logos, design elements, page structure, curated lists, etc.) are the property of Cinemapatrol or their lawful authors unless explicitly stated otherwise.

6.2. Some materials (brand logos, posters, film stills, trailers, soundtracks, social media icons) may belong to third parties and are used exclusively for informational, educational, and critical purposes to:

• illustrate reviews and overviews;
• accompany news materials;
• provide analytical and critical commentary on cinema.

6.3. Such use is carried out in accordance with the principles of:

• "Fair use" (USA) — fair use for commentary, news, analysis, or education;
• "Fair dealing" (EU, Ukraine) — permitted citation and illustrative use with attribution to the source in accordance with Article 21 of the Law of Ukraine "On Copyright and Related Rights".

6.4. The scope of material use is limited to the minimum necessary to achieve informational purposes.

6.5. If you are a rights holder and believe that any material infringes your rights, please contact us via email at contact@cinemapatrol.com — we will review the request within 7 business days and promptly resolve the issue.

7. Liability

7.1. All Site materials are provided "as is." The Administration does not guarantee their complete accuracy or relevance.

7.2. The Site is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages caused by:

• use or inability to use Site materials;
• following advertising or affiliate links;
• using information from third-party resources.

7.3. Liability limitations do not apply in cases of intentional harm or gross negligence by the administration.

7.4. Links to third-party sites do not imply endorsement or approval of their content. The Administration does not control third-party resources and is not responsible for their content.

7.5. The maximum amount of administration liability, if established by a court, is limited to 1,000 (one thousand) UAH.

8. Data Protection and Security

8.1. We take all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

8.2. However, no system can guarantee absolute security. You use the Site at your own risk.

8.3. We are not responsible for security breaches caused by third-party actions, browser vulnerabilities, operating systems, or other user software.

9. Force Majeure

9.1. The Administration is released from liability for non-performance or improper performance of obligations if this occurred due to force majeure circumstances.

9.2. Force majeure circumstances include: natural disasters, military actions, terrorist acts, legislative changes, government decisions, Internet outages, hacker attacks, equipment failures of providers, and other circumstances that the administration could not foresee or prevent.

9.3. In the event of force majeure circumstances, the administration will make reasonable efforts to restore Site operations as soon as possible.

10. Applicable Law

10.1. This Agreement is governed by the laws of Ukraine, taking into account GDPR requirements (European Union).

10.2. In case of disputes, they are resolved through negotiations. If an agreement cannot be reached, the dispute is submitted to court in accordance with current Ukrainian legislation.

11. Final Provisions

11.1. The invalidity of individual provisions of this Agreement does not entail the invalidity of other provisions or the Agreement as a whole.

11.2. All matters not regulated by this Agreement are resolved in accordance with current Ukrainian legislation.

2. Privacy Policy

1. General Provisions

1.1. This Privacy Policy defines the procedure for collecting, storing, processing, and using user data of the Cinemapatrol website (hereinafter referred to as the "Site").

1.2. By using the Site, you confirm that you have read this Policy and agree to its terms.

1.3. If you do not agree with the provisions of this Policy, please discontinue using the Site.

1.4. This Policy is developed in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection," and GDPR requirements (EU Regulation 2016/679).

2. What Information We Collect

2.1. We do not directly collect users' personal data.

2.2. When visiting the Site, technical data may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address;
• device type, browser, and operating system;
• date, time, and duration of visit;
• pages you view;
• cookie files.

2.3. This data is collected anonymously through third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, or other affiliate networks).

3. Use of Cookies

3.1. Cookies are small files stored in your browser to improve Site functionality.

3.2. We use cookies for:

• traffic analytics (via Google Analytics);
• displaying relevant advertising (via Google AdSense or other networks);
• ensuring proper Site operation.

3.3. You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. This will not affect content access but may limit some features.

3.4. Learn more about cookies in our Cookie Policy.

4. Use of Information

4.1. Anonymous technical data is used for:

• statistical analysis of traffic;
• improving content quality;
• displaying advertising that may interest you.

4.2. We do not sell, exchange, or transfer any information to third parties, except partners who provide analytics and advertising services.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Services

5.1. The Site uses third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics — for statistics collection;
• Google AdSense — for displaying advertising;
• other advertising or affiliate networks that comply with GDPR requirements.

5.2. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous information.

5.3. Policies of these services are available at:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense Terms

6. Transfer of Data to Third Parties

6.1. We do not transfer personal data to third parties, except when it is:

• necessary for the operation of third-party services (Google, analytical or advertising networks);
• required by law.

6.2. All partners who have access to technical data are obliged to comply with GDPR requirements.

7. Storage and Protection of Information

7.1. All data collected through third-party services is stored on their secure servers.

7.2. We do not have access to users' personal identifiers.

7.3. The Site uses secure connections (HTTPS) to minimize risks of unauthorized access.

8. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection," you have the right to:

• find out whether your personal data is being processed by third-party services;
• request deletion of your data from these services (through their own mechanisms);
• withdraw consent to cookie use by changing browser settings.

Since the Site does not collect personal data directly, requests for a copy or deletion of data should be sent directly to the respective services (Google, etc.).

9. Changes to the Policy

9.1. We may update this Policy from time to time.

9.2. The updated version is published on this page with the date of last revision.

3. Cookie Policy

1. General Provisions

1.1. This Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") explains what cookies are, how Cinemapatrol (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") uses them, and how you can manage them.

1.2. By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, you can change settings in your browser or refuse non-essential cookies through the consent banner.

2. What Are Cookies

2.1. Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser during visits.

2.2. They help the site recognize your device, remember settings, and improve user experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Essential Cookies

• Ensure basic Site operation: navigation, content access, security.
• These cookies cannot be disabled because the site will not function properly without them.

3.2. Analytical Cookies

• Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics: number of visits, session duration, pages viewed, device type, etc.
• Data helps improve content and site structure.
• All information is processed anonymously.

3.3. Advertising Cookies

• Used by Google AdSense and other advertising networks to display personalized advertising.
• They may collect anonymous data about your interests and viewed pages to show more relevant ads.
• Such cookies may use third-party providers.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google settings: https://adssettings.google.com

3.4. Functional Cookies

• Store your settings (e.g., site language choice).
• These files make usage more convenient but are not mandatory.

4. How We Use Cookies

4.1. We use cookies to:

• improve site functionality;
• analyze traffic;
• personalize content and advertising;
• ensure security and performance.

4.2. Data collected through cookies does not allow identification of specific users.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1. You can independently:

• disable or delete cookies in browser settings;
• configure the consent banner, allowing only certain file categories;
• opt out of analytical or advertising cookies if you do not want such data collected.

5.2. Example instructions:

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Edge

6. Third-Party Cookies

6.1. The Site may use cookies from the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — traffic analytics;
• Google AdSense — advertising display;
• other advertising or media partners that comply with GDPR requirements.

6.2. We do not control the operation of third-party cookies. For more detailed information, review the privacy policy of the respective service.

7. Changes to This Policy

7.1. We may update this Policy from time to time.

7.2. The updated version will be available on this page with the date of last revision indicated.

📧 Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this documentation, please contact us:
Email: contact@cinemapatrol.com