Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 11, 2026 Last Updated: September 11, 2026 Shordy.TV (“Shordy,” “Shordy.TV,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned and operated by WatchNow Network, Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how WatchNow Network, Inc. collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you access or use the Shordy.TV website, mobile applications, streaming services, subscription services, and related products and services (collectively, the “Service”). By using Shordy.TV, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. ⸻ 1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT We may collect information you provide directly to us, information automatically collected when you use Shordy.TV, and information received from third-party services. A. Information You Provide Depending on how you use Shordy.TV, we may collect: * Name; * Email address; * Phone number; * Username; * Password; * Account information; * Billing information; * Subscription information; * Customer-support communications; * Information you provide when contacting us; * Information you provide when participating in promotions or surveys. We collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide and operate the applicable Service. ⸻ 2. PAYMENT INFORMATION If you purchase a subscription or other paid service, payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. Depending on the payment method and platform used, payment providers may collect and process information such as: * Name; * Billing address; * Payment-card information; * Payment token; * Transaction information; * Purchase history; * Subscription status. WatchNow Network, Inc. generally does not need to receive or store your complete payment-card number when payment processing is handled by a third-party provider. If you subscribe through Apple, Google, or another app marketplace, the applicable platform may process your payment and subscription information under its own privacy policy. ⸻ 3. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY When you use Shordy.TV, certain information may automatically be collected. This may include: * IP address; * Device type; * Device model; * Operating system; * Browser type; * App version; * Mobile advertising identifier; * Device identifiers; * Language settings; * Time zone; * Approximate geographic location; * Internet service provider; * Referring website; * Pages or screens viewed; * Features used; * Search activity within the Service; * Videos and programs viewed; * Episodes watched; * Viewing duration; * Playback activity; * Interactions with the Service; * Crash reports; * Performance information; * Date and time of activity. This information helps us operate, secure, analyze, improve, and personalize Shordy.TV. ⸻ 4. STREAMING AND VIEWING INFORMATION Because Shordy.TV is a streaming service, we may collect information about your interaction with programming. This may include: * Titles viewed; * Episodes viewed; * Viewing duration; * Playback history; * Viewing preferences; * Search history; * Favorites or watchlists; * Content interactions; * Subscription status; * Device used for viewing. We may use this information to provide features such as viewing history, recommendations, personalized content, account management, and service improvement. ⸻ 5. HOW WE USE INFORMATION WatchNow Network, Inc. may use information collected through Shordy.TV to: * Provide and operate the Service; * Create and manage accounts; * Authenticate users; * Process subscriptions; * Process payments; * Provide customer support; * Deliver streaming content; * Remember viewing preferences; * Provide recommendations; * Maintain watchlists and viewing history; * Improve programming and user experience; * Analyze usage trends; * Troubleshoot technical problems; * Detect and prevent fraud; * Protect the security of the Service; * Prevent unauthorized access; * Communicate with users; * Send transactional messages; * Send service-related announcements; * Send promotional communications where permitted; * Measure advertising performance; * Deliver and measure advertisements; * Conduct analytics; * Develop new features and services; * Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations. ⸻ 6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES Shordy.TV may use cookies, software development kits (“SDKs”), pixels, tags, local storage, device identifiers, and similar technologies. These technologies may be used to: * Keep you signed in; * Remember preferences; * Maintain session information; * Understand how users interact with the Service; * Measure performance; * Detect fraud; * Improve functionality; * Personalize content; * Deliver or measure advertising. You may be able to control certain cookies through your browser or device settings. Disabling certain technologies may affect the functionality of Shordy.TV. ⸻ 7. ANALYTICS We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with Shordy.TV. Analytics providers may collect information about: * Device; * App usage; * Website activity; * Viewing behavior; * Performance; * Geographic region; * Advertising interactions; * Technical information. Analytics information may be used to understand audience behavior, improve the Service, troubleshoot problems, and measure the effectiveness of our programming and marketing. ⸻ 8. ADVERTISING Shordy.TV may display advertisements and promotional content. We may work with third-party advertising companies, advertising networks, measurement providers, and other partners. These companies may collect information about your device, browser, application usage, and interactions with advertisements. Depending on applicable law and your choices, advertising partners may use information to: * Deliver advertisements; * Limit repetitive advertisements; * Measure advertising performance; * Understand advertising audiences; * Personalize advertisements; * Detect advertising fraud. Advertising practices may vary depending on whether you use the Shordy.TV website, mobile application, connected television device, or another supported platform. ⸻ 9. MOBILE APPLICATION INFORMATION When you use the Shordy.TV mobile application, we may collect information about your mobile device and application activity. This may include: * Device model; * Operating system; * App version; * Device identifiers; * Advertising identifiers; * Network information; * Crash information; * App usage; * Streaming activity; * Approximate location information. Shordy.TV may request permission to access certain device features where necessary to provide particular functionality. You can manage certain permissions through your device settings. ⸻ 10. LOCATION INFORMATION Shordy.TV may collect approximate location information derived from your IP address or device information. We may use approximate location information to: * Determine content availability; * Apply geographic licensing restrictions; * Provide localized features; * Prevent fraud; * Understand audience distribution; * Improve the Service; * Deliver or measure advertising where permitted. We do not require precise GPS location information simply to stream standard Shordy.TV programming unless a particular feature specifically requires it and you provide permission. ⸻ 11. INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES We may receive information from third parties, including: * Payment processors; * Apple; * Google; * App marketplaces; * Advertising partners; * Analytics providers; * Authentication providers; * Streaming technology providers; * Marketing partners; * Social-media platforms; * Fraud-prevention providers. The information we receive depends on your interactions with those services and their applicable privacy practices. ⸻ 12. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION WatchNow Network, Inc. may disclose information to third parties in connection with operating Shordy.TV. These parties may include: Service Providers Companies that help us operate the Service, including providers for: * Cloud hosting; * Streaming; * Content delivery; * Payment processing; * Customer support; * Analytics; * Security; * Email delivery; * Technical infrastructure. Advertising Partners We may share certain information with advertising and measurement partners to provide, personalize, measure, and improve advertising where permitted by applicable law. App Stores If you subscribe through Apple, Google, or another app marketplace, information may be shared between us and the applicable marketplace as necessary to process purchases, subscriptions, and account-related functions. Legal and Regulatory Authorities We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to: * Comply with applicable law; * Respond to legal process; * Respond to subpoenas or court orders; * Protect our legal rights; * Protect users; * Investigate fraud; * Prevent abuse; * Protect the security of the Service. Business Transfers If WatchNow Network, Inc. participates in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law. ⸻ 13. WE DO NOT SELL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR MONEY WatchNow Network, Inc. does not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, certain privacy laws may define “sale” or “sharing” broadly to include certain advertising or data-processing activities. Where applicable law gives you rights concerning such activities, you may exercise those rights as described in this Privacy Policy. ⸻ 14. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to: * Request access to personal information; * Request correction of inaccurate information; * Request deletion of personal information; * Request information about how personal information is used; * Opt out of certain targeted advertising; * Opt out of certain data sharing; * Request a copy of certain personal information; * Appeal a privacy-rights decision where required by law. Some rights may be subject to legal limitations and verification requirements. To submit a privacy request, contact: [PRIVACY EMAIL] ⸻ 15. EMAIL AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS We may send transactional and service-related communications, including: * Account confirmations; * Password-reset messages; * Subscription confirmations; * Billing notices; * Security alerts; * Service announcements; * Customer-support communications. Where permitted by law, we may also send promotional communications. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the communication. Even if you opt out of promotional communications, you may continue to receive necessary transactional or service-related communications. ⸻ 16. DATA RETENTION We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to: * Provide the Service; * Maintain your account; * Process transactions; * Fulfill legitimate business purposes; * Comply with legal obligations; * Resolve disputes; * Enforce agreements; * Prevent fraud; * Maintain security. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or de-identify it, subject to applicable law. ⸻ 17. DATA SECURITY WatchNow Network, Inc. uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no internet transmission, electronic storage system, website, application, or security system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials and should notify us promptly if you believe your account has been compromised. ⸻ 18. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY Shordy.TV is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in circumstances where parental consent is required by applicable law. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 in violation of applicable law, we may take reasonable steps to delete that information. Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to Shordy.TV may contact: [PRIVACY EMAIL] ⸻ 19. DO NOT TRACK Some web browsers and devices provide “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is currently no universally accepted technical standard for responding to all Do Not Track signals, Shordy.TV may not respond to every such signal. Where required by applicable law, we will honor applicable privacy preference signals. ⸻ 20. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES Shordy.TV may contain links to third-party websites, applications, social-media platforms, or other services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services that we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information. ⸻ 21. INTERNATIONAL USERS Shordy.TV may be operated and supported from the United States. If you access Shordy.TV from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Privacy protections in those countries may differ from those in your country. Where required by applicable law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers. ⸻ 22. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended. Depending on the circumstances, California residents may have rights to: * Know what personal information is collected; * Access personal information; * Request deletion; * Correct inaccurate personal information; * Opt out of certain selling or sharing of personal information; * Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable; * Receive information about applicable privacy practices. California residents may submit privacy requests by contacting: [PRIVACY EMAIL] We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights provided by law. ⸻ 23. OTHER STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS Depending on where you reside, you may have additional privacy rights under state privacy laws. These rights may include access, correction, deletion, portability, objection, and opt-out rights concerning certain forms of processing or targeted advertising. To exercise applicable rights, contact: [PRIVACY EMAIL] We will process requests according to the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. ⸻ 24. ACCOUNT DELETION If Shordy.TV provides an account-deletion feature, you may request deletion of your account through the applicable account settings. You may also contact: [PRIVACY EMAIL] Deleting your account may not immediately result in deletion of every record associated with your account where we are legally permitted or required to retain certain information. For example, we may retain information necessary for: * Legal compliance; * Fraud prevention; * Financial records; * Dispute resolution; * Security; * Enforcement of agreements. ⸻ 25. DE-IDENTIFIED AND AGGREGATED INFORMATION We may create aggregated, statistical, or de-identified information from information collected through Shordy.TV. Such information may be used for purposes including: * Audience analytics; * Programming analysis; * Business planning; * Product development; * Advertising measurement; * Research; * Service improvement. Where information has been properly de-identified, we may use it as permitted by applicable law. ⸻ 26. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice through Shordy.TV, email, or another appropriate method. Your continued use of Shordy.TV after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy to the extent permitted by law. ⸻ 27. CONTACT US If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise applicable privacy rights, contact us. Shordy.TV Owned and Operated by: WatchNow Network, Inc. Website: Shordy.TV Privacy Department: [PRIVACY EMAIL] General Support: [SUPPORT EMAIL] Legal Department: [LEGAL EMAIL] Mailing Address: WatchNow Network, Inc. 205 N Michigan Ave Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601 ⸻ 28. EFFECTIVE DATE This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 11, 2026. © 2026 WatchNow Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved.