Smombie Labs

The Video Shop

Effective Date: 18 May 2026

The Video Shop is operated by Smombie Labs. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when using The Video Shop app and related services, how that information is used, and the choices available to users.

By using The Video Shop, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

The Video Shop may collect and store the following types of information:

Account Information

When creating an account, we may collect:

Username
Email address
Authentication identifiers associated with Sign in with Apple
Password hashes (encrypted and stored securely)

Passwords are never stored in plain text.

User Content

Users may upload and create content within the app, including:

VHS collection images
Marketplace listings
Tape photos
Profile information
Collection details and descriptions

Some content may become publicly visible depending on how the feature is used.

Authentication Information

The Video Shop supports Sign in with Apple.

When using Sign in with Apple:

Apple may provide a relay email address
Apple identity tokens are used only for authentication
The Video Shop does not access or store Apple account passwords

Camera and Photo Library Access

If permission is granted, The Video Shop may access:

The device camera for capturing tape photos and barcode scanning
The photo library for uploading collection and marketplace images
The photo library for saving images if the user chooses to save media to their device

These permissions are optional and controlled by the user through iOS settings.

Password Recovery

If a user requests a password reset:

Temporary signed reset tokens may be generated
Reset links expire automatically
Password reset emails may be sent to the account email address

Analytics and Administration

The Video Shop may collect limited internal analytics to help improve the app and maintain platform security.

This may include:

Account creation statistics
Feature usage trends
Listing activity
Collection activity
Login activity
Authentication method usage

These analytics are used internally only and are not sold to advertisers.

Marketplace and User Content

Users are responsible for the content they upload or publish.

Smombie Labs reserves the right to:

Remove content
Restrict accounts
Moderate listings
Investigate abuse or misuse of the platform

Public marketplace listings and shared collection content may be visible to other users.

Third-Party Services

The Video Shop may use third-party services including:

Apple Sign In
Email delivery providers
Hosting infrastructure providers
Payment providers such as Stripe (if applicable)

These services may process limited information necessary for app functionality.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are used to help protect user information, including:

HTTPS encryption
Secure authentication systems
Password hashing
Session protections

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

User Rights

Users may:

Request account deletion
Update account information
Change passwords
Contact support regarding account concerns

Children's Privacy

The Video Shop is not intended for children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of The Video Shop after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For support or privacy-related questions, contact:

Smombie Labs

remraf@me.com