Privacy Policy Guide 

Effective Date: May 31, 2026
App Name: Dow Jones
Contact Email: privacy@dowjones.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dow Jones ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may store the following information locally on your device:

• Search queries and category filters

• Saved bookmarks and reading preferences

• Notification preferences

We do not require account registration and do not collect passwords, government-issued identification numbers, or payment information through the App.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system version

• Application version

• Crash logs and diagnostic information (via Firebase Crashlytics)

• App usage data such as screen views and article opens (via Firebase Analytics)

• Advertising identifiers and ad interaction information (via Google AdMob)

• IP address and network connectivity information

Third-Party Content

When you access articles, financial news, or market data, requests may be sent to third-party content providers. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver financial news and market data

• Provide bookmarks, preferences, and notifications

• Improve application performance and reliability

• Diagnose and fix technical issues

• Display advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness

• Comply with legal obligations

• Respond to privacy-related inquiries

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

Where applicable, we process information based on:

• Consent – Personalized advertising and optional notifications

• Legitimate Interests – Security, analytics, and service improvements

• Contractual Necessity – Providing the services requested by users

5. Advertising and Cookies

The App uses Google AdMob to display banner, native, and interstitial advertisements.

Google and its partners may use device identifiers and similar technologies to provide and measure advertising services.

For users in regions where consent is required, including the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK), Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) is used to obtain consent before personalized advertising is shown.

You may limit ad personalization through your device settings.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encrypted communications

• Encrypted local storage where supported

• Secure on-device databases for cached content

Although we implement industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Local data remains on your device until you clear application data or uninstall the App.

7. Information Sharing

We may share information with:

• Google services (Firebase, AdMob, Google Play Services)

• News and market data providers

• Hosting and technical support providers

• Government authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

8. Data Retention

• Local application data remains stored until removed by the user.

• Analytics and crash-reporting information are retained according to Google's retention policies.

• Search history is limited to recent searches stored on the device.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw previously granted consent

• Submit complaints to applicable data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

privacy@dowjones.com

You may also manage notifications, advertising preferences, and local storage through your device and application settings.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided information through the App, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers operate.

Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date at the top of this Policy. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@dowjones.com
App Name: Dow Jones

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request promptly.