1.1 User Information.

We collect user information such as IP address when you use the Services web browser used, and, when you install the App, phone number (used solely for app functionality) and a user ID. We also collect information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us (for example, your email address and, if provided, your name, if you contact us for customer support or another matter). Our Services do not provide for a user account to be created.

1.2 Device Information.

We may collect information about the device used to use or access the Services. For example, device ID, IMEI number, MAC address, Widevine ID, Firebase ID), OS version, mobile network info, and phone number (used solely for app functionality).

1.3 Location Information.

With your permission we may collect your precise location, this is used to provide local content such as local news. We or our third-party service providers may collect approximate location data from your mobile device and information about whether your mobile device is powered on or off.

1.4 App Activity.

We collect information from the App such as, for example:

1. App interactions: How you interact with the App.
2. In-app search history: Seach terms used within the App.
3. Other actions: Other user activity within the App.

1.5 App Performance.

We collect information from the App such as, for example:

1. Crash logs: Data about app crashes, including stack traces.
2. Diagnostics: Performance metrics such as battery usage, load times, framerate, etc.
3. Other performance data: Any other related technical diagnostics.

1.6 Web Browsing Information.

We collect information about the websites you visit when using the App.

1.7 Text Messages.

We do not collect any information on your text messages in this app.

1.8 Contacts

We do not collect any information on your contacts.

1.9 Microphone and Media Access.

If you grant permission, the App may access your device’s microphone for purposes of voice search queries, photos, videos, and media files.

1.10 Camera Access.

If you grant permission, the App may access your device’s camera for purposes of sending pictures via the App when the feature is actively used.

1.11 External Storage.

If you grant permission, we may access external storage (for example, SD card) for saving files or media.

1.12 App Usage Behavior.

We may collect and track app package names and behaviors to personalize the App home screen experience.

1.13 Information from Third Parties.

We may receive information about you from third-parties you’ve interacted with, which we may use as permitted under their data-sharing agreements.

1.14 Publicly Available Information.

We may receive information about you from publicly available sources (for example, public records).

1.15 Cookies and Other Tracking Information.

We may place and collect information from cookies, web beacon technology, software development kits (“SDKs”), and other device identifiers when you use the Services to analyze usage patterns and personalize ads and content.

1. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or device that allows us or third parties we work with to identify your IP address with corresponding information in our Services. We and/or such third parties may use cookies to track behavior, preferences, and responses to or views of advertisements within the Services to help predict what other advertisements may be of interest to you and to enable you to receive customized advertisements or content. To learn more about cookies in general, please visit https://allaboutcookies.org/“.
2. A web beacon is a code that enables us to track interactions with content in our Services.
3. SDKs are pieces of code, which function similar to cookies and web beacons, that are used to analyze and deliver Services.
4. Device identifiers and other identifiers are unique identifiers that are used to identify a computer or device.

1.16 Categories of Information Collected.

The categories of information described above are collected from the following categories of sources:

1. Directly from you or your agents, such as through your submissions to the Services.
2. Directly and indirectly from activity through the Services, such as through your interaction with the Services.
3. From third parties that work with us to provide the Services.

We will not use additional categories of information for materially different purposes without first notifying you by updating this Privacy Policy.

1.17 Categories of Information and Data Types Collected.

As a supplement to the summary of categories of information collected above, the following is a summary of categories of information and data types that the App collects:

1. Personal info: User IDs (for purposes of analytics, app functionality, personalization, advertising and marketing); access to phone number (for purposes of app functionality).
2. Location: Approximate location (for purposes of analytics and app functionality), Precise location (for purposes of analytics and app functionality).
3. Device or other IDs: Device ID (for purposes of analytics).
4. Web browsing: Web browsing history (for purposes of app functionality and analytics).
5. Messages: With permission, access to MMS or SMS (for purposes of app functionality).
6. Photos and videos: With permission, access to photos and videos (for purposes of app functionality).
7. Contacts: With permission, access to contacts (for purposes of app functionality). Contacts (READ_CONTACTS)
8. App info and performance: Crash logs, diagnostics, and other performance data (for purposes of analytics).
9. App activity: App interactions, in-app search history, and other actions (for purposes of app functionality and analytics).

1.18 Mandatory Data Collection.

Data collection is required to use the Services. While you may have rights to opt out or request deletion, some of the data is necessary for functionality.

1.19 Minors.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 18. If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

2.1 Discretion to Use Information.

Information that you voluntarily provide to us, or that we lawfully obtain, may be used for any lawful purpose. This may include sharing or selling data with our publishers, advertisement providers, analytics providers, and data aggregators for purposes such as app functionality, analytics, or advertising and marketing. The App does not process data ephemerally. “Ephemerally” means that data is only accessed and used while it is in memory and is not kept longer than necessary. Data is retained and used beyond in-memory processing.

2.2 General Purposes of Use of Information.

We use the information we collect to:

1. Fulfill the purpose for which the information was provided.
2. Perform activities described to you when collecting your information or as set forth in the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) or other applicable law.
3. Provide products or services requested, such as app functionality, app features, customer support, analytics, or personalization.
4. Provide or perform advertising and marketing (such as the delivery of targeted advertisements and information).
5. Carry out obligations and enforce or defend contractual rights.
6. Improve our Services through research, testing, analytics, and feature development.
7. Respond to lawful government and law enforcement requests.
8. Evaluate or conduct a business transaction such as a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, sale, or other transfer of some or all of our assets where information may be transferred.
9. Detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud and ensure compliance with legal or regulatory standards.

2.3 Permissions Disclosure and App Feature Use.

We request specific permissions only when necessary to provide app functionality. These include:

1. Contacts: Accessed only when you enable contact-related features (e.g., quick messaging, suggestions). Contact data is stored only on your device and not uploaded or shared externally.
2. Camera: Used exclusively when you actively initiate features like sending a picture or scanning a code. You can deny this permission and still use the App.
3. Microphone: With your permission, accessed for voice search.
4. Read External Storage: Required if you use personalization features like setting a photo as your wallpaper. We do not collect or transmit your files.

You can revoke any permission at any time via your Android device settings. Denying permissions may disable related features, but will not affect core App functionality.

2.4 Targeted Advertising and Personalization.

We may use information to serve personalized ads or content based on your behavior or preferences. This includes the use of information such as cookies, web beacons, device IDs, SDKs, and interaction data.

2.5 Aggregated or Summary Data.

We may share or sell aggregated, de-identified information that cannot be used to identify you, such as statistical trends or app usage summaries.

2.6 Legal Requests.

We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, court orders, regulatory requests, and other legal process as required by law.

2.7 Disclosure and Sale or Sharing of Information.

We may sell, share, or disclose information for a business purpose. The definition of a “sale” of information is broadly defined under certain applicable laws to include sharing information with advertisers and analytics providers and other service providers. For example, we may provide information (a) to entities wholly owned or controlled by us or under common control with us (these entities are subject to this Privacy Policy or similar obligations), and (b) to service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as ad and analytics providers) or to third party. In the past twelve (12) months, the following categories of information have been sold or disclosed for a business purpose:

1. Identifiers: Used for analytics and app performance.
2. Inferences: Inferences drawn from any other information based on preferences or behavior used and shared for analytics and app performance.
3. Telephone number: Used for purposes of app functionality.
4. Geolocation data: Used for purposes of analytics and targeting.
5. Web browsing history: Used for analytics and app functionality.
6. App info and performance data: Used for purposes of analytics, such as diagnostics and improvements.
7. App activity: Used for purposes of app functionality, such as personalization and usability, and analytics).

3.1 Data Security Measures.

We implement a combination of physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information under our control from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include secured servers and controlled access protocols. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that our security protocols will prevent all breaches or unauthorized access. Information is not encrypted in transit.

3.2. Retention of Information.

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, in accordance with our record retention policies, and to meet legal, financial, and operational requirements. This includes for purposes of (a) maintaining financial and transactional records, (b) performing statistical analysis, (c) disaster recovery and business continuity, (d) complying with applicable laws and regulations, and (e) resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements. Our App does not explicitly delete user data. Please see Section 5 below regarding certain rights to request deletion of your information.

4.1 Third Party Cookies and Web Beacons.

Publishers, advertisement providers, and other parties that we work with may use their own cookies, tracking pixels (web beacons), and similar technologies to collect information about your behavior across websites and apps. These technologies may be used for analytics, ad targeting, or other purposes. We do not control the data collection or privacy practices of these third parties. While we may allow advertiser or publisher cookies to be placed on your device, their use is governed by their own privacy policies.

4.2 External Links.

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third party sites that you visit.

6.1. Websites.

To prevent us from tracking your behavior on a website, turn off cookies from that website and do not click on or interact with any advertisements. Please note that we do not have a mechanism or process to respond to any “do not track” signals which a web browser may send or receive, other than as described in this section.

6.2. Cookies.

Check instructions about your web browser to learn how to prevent placement of, or how to remove, cookies placed on your computer or device by us. You can opt-out of receiving cookies from a variety of ad providers and ad servers by visiting the following sites and following the instructions provided: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ and http://www.aboutads.info/choices.

6.3. Request to Know, Delete, or Correct Information.

To submit a request to know, delete, or correct your collected information, please email us at privacy@newshomeapp.com (identifying the request in the subject line of the email) or write to us at the address provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. As part of the process of verifying your identity, we will request that you provide us with information accessible to you through the Services.

6.4. Request to Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information.

1. You may opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information, the processing of your information for targeted advertising, or profiling for advertising or content personalization by (i) visiting our homepage at https://newshomeapp.com/ and submitting requested information through the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link, (ii) emailing us at privacy@newshomeapp.com (identifying the request in the subject line of the email) or writing to us at the address provided at the end of this Privacy Policy to make your request, or (iii) contacting us by email at privacy@newshomeapp.com or the address provided at the end of this Privacy Policy making your request prior to submitting your information through the Services.

2. To opt-out of the processing of your information for targeted advertising on a device, Android users can go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable “Opt out of Ads Personalization.” You may also limit ad tracking via your device’s privacy settings.

3. To disable targeted advertising, the sale or sharing of information, or profiling for advertising or content personalization, when available in the App’s settings, open the App, go to Settings > Privacy, and manage your preferences.

4. If we decline a request you make under this section, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at privacy@newshomeapp.com stating that you wish to appeal.

6.5. Designating an Agent.

To designate an authorized agent to exercise rights on your behalf, please email us at privacy@newshomeapp.com. We may request information from you to verify your identity when designating an authorized agent. We may also ask for your authorized agent to provide a written permission from you giving them authorization and verify their own identity by submitting information requested by us.

7.1 Additional Resources.

For more information about protecting your privacy, you may wish to visit http://www.privacyalliance.org.

7.2 Contact Us.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights under this Privacy Policy, please email us at privacy@newshomeapp.com or write to us at:

7.3 Changes to Privacy Policy.

This Privacy policy may change from time to time. To determine if there have been any updates to this Privacy Policy, please check back frequently as any updates will be posted with a new last updated date at the top of this Privacy Policy.