TVPilot is built by MarkWare LLC. This policy explains what the app does and doesn't do with your information — in plain language, because the honest answer is short.
The short version
TVPilot has no account, no sign-in, no analytics, and no advertising. It doesn't know who you are. The only things it does with your data are described below.
What's stored, and where
Your titles, ratings, custom rules, and watch history are stored on your device. If you have iCloud enabled, that same data is also synced privately through your own iCloud account — using Apple's iCloud key-value storage — so reinstalling the app or switching devices doesn't lose your list. TVPilot itself never sees this data; it stays inside your personal iCloud account, the same way Notes or Reminders sync.
Searching for titles
When you search for a movie or show, TVPilot sends your search text to a small backend service we operate (built on Cloudflare Workers), which looks up the result from The Movie Database (TMDB) and returns it to the app. That backend does not store your searches, does not log them against any identifier, and exists only to keep our TMDB API key off your device. TMDB's own privacy policy governs how they handle that request on their end.
Sharing with a partner
The "Share Code" feature lets you send your rules and ratings to another person using a short code. That code is generated on your device and only ever travels through whatever method you choose to send it (Messages, AirDrop, copy/paste, etc.) — TVPilot's backend is never involved in creating, sending, or storing share codes.
Third-party services
- TMDB — This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
- JustWatch — Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch.
- Apple — iCloud sync, the App Store review prompt, and in-app Safari browsing all use Apple's own frameworks, governed by Apple's privacy policy.
What we don't do
- We don't show ads.
- We don't use analytics or crash-reporting SDKs.
- We don't track you across other apps or websites.
- We don't sell or share your data with anyone.
- We don't require or collect your name, email, or any account information.
Children's privacy
TVPilot is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the "Last updated" date at the top will change with it. Continued use of TVPilot after an update means you accept the current version.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to mangieri@swbell.net.
This document was drafted based on TVPilot's actual code and network behavior as of August 2026.