Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Introduction

At Newsak, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application Newsak. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the App:

Data Linked to Your Identity

  • Identifiers: Device identifiers, advertising identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS), and other unique identifiers assigned to your device
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including pages viewed, time spent in the app, app features used, and in-app actions
  • Personal Information: Information such as your name, email address (if provided)

Data Used to Track You

  • Usage Data: Your app usage patterns and behavior data that may be linked with data from other apps and websites for advertising purposes

Google Sign-In

We offer the option to sign in using your Google account. When you choose this method, we may collect the following information from your Google profile:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile photo

This information is used only to create and manage your account within our app, personalize your experience, and provide secure access. We do not share your Google account information with third parties, except as required by law or stated in this Privacy Policy.

You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the App's functionality
  • To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
  • To analyze app usage and improve our services
  • To manage your account and provide customer support
  • To communicate with you
  • To comply with legal obligations

Advertising and Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the App. AdMob automatically collects and processes the following data:

  • Device identifiers including advertising ID (IDFA on iOS)
  • Usage data including app interactions and behavior patterns
  • Device information such as device type, operating system, and app version

This data is used for:

  • Delivering targeted advertisements
  • Measuring advertising effectiveness
  • Cross-app and cross-website tracking for advertising purposes

Use of Firebase Services

Our app uses Google Firebase services, specifically Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.

  • Firebase Analytics helps us understand how users interact with the app, such as which features are most popular, so we can improve your experience. Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
  • Firebase Crashlytics helps us detect and fix app crashes or errors by collecting crash reports and related technical details (such as device type, operating system, and app version).

Some Firebase features may also use an anonymous identifier to provide analytics or improve app performance. All data collected through Firebase is handled in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS devices, we will request your permission before tracking your data across other companies' apps and websites for advertising purposes. You can grant or deny this permission, and you can change your choice at any time in your device settings under Privacy & Security > Tracking.

To learn more about how Google uses information from apps like ours, please see Google's Partner Policy.

Regional Advertising Policies

  • In most countries, we may show personalized ads to improve relevance and user experience.
  • In the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom (UK), we do not show personalized ads unless you have provided explicit consent. If no consent is given, only non-personalized ads are shown in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

  • With advertising partners (like Google AdMob) for targeted advertising and measurement purposes
  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party providers who help us operate the App
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or prevent illegal activity
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owner
  • With your consent for any other specific purposes

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Advertising partners may retain data according to their own retention policies.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Restriction of processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
  • Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection to processing: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time

Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

  • iOS: You can limit ad tracking in Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
  • Device Settings: You can reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads in your device settings

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are located in the European Union or California, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent at any time for data processing activities that require consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us at Support@newsak.org.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Support@newsak.org.

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and Apple's App Store requirements.