Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Newslett ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our Service, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile picture (if using Google Sign-In)
• Authentication Data: Unique user identifier (UID) generated by Firebase Authentication
• Preferences: News category preferences, reading settings, and notification preferences
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, features accessed, reading history, time spent on articles, and interaction data
• Log Data: IP address, access times, app crashes, and system activity
• Location: General location based on IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location)

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

If you choose to sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your basic profile information from Google, including your name, email address, and profile picture.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with and may share data with the following third-party services:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

• Firebase Authentication: Manages user sign-in and account security
• Firebase Analytics: Collects app usage data for improving our Service
• Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports to identify and fix bugs
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Sends push notifications

Firebase's privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4.2 Google Play Services

For Android users, our app uses Google Play Services for app distribution, updates, and certain functionality. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.3 AdMob (if enabled)

For users of our free tier, we may display advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

• Device identifiers for ad personalization
• General interests based on app usage
• Ad interaction data

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings. AdMob's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Data transmitted to and from our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication with industry-standard security practices
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: Our services are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with regular security updates

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide you with our services
• Required by applicable laws or regulations
• Needed to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (see our Account & Data Deletion Policy)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@newslett.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@newslett.app.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers promptly.

For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we recommend parental guidance when using our Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including India, where our primary operations are based.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and mobile app may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze app usage and performance
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of our Service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website and app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you a notification through the app or email for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Privacy Inquiries: privacy@newslett.app
• Data Deletion Requests: delete@newslett.app
• General Support: support@newslett.app

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.