Last updated: March 16, 2026
At Top 25, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
We use your information to:
Public Information: Your profile, lists, and comments are publicly visible by default. Other users can see your username, bio, location, and the content you choose to share.
Third-Party Services: We integrate with external APIs (Spotify, TMDB, Open Library) to enhance your experience. We only share the minimum necessary information to provide these features.
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, you can update your profile settings or contact us through the platform.
Spotify: We use Spotify's API to search for and display music information. We do not access your Spotify account or playlists.
The Movie Database (TMDB): We use TMDB's API to fetch movie information and posters.
Open Library: We use Open Library's API to search for book information and covers.
These integrations are subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data, though some information may be retained for legal or security purposes.
Top 25 is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Top 25 is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the platform or via our social media channels. We're committed to addressing your concerns and protecting your privacy.