Privacy Policy for NewsMap
Privacy Policy for NewsMap
Last Updated: August 15, 2026
NewsMap ("we," "our," or "us") operates the NewsMap mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use NewsMap.
By using NewsMap, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Depending on how you use NewsMap, we may collect the following information.
We may automatically receive certain technical information, including:
Device type and model
Android version
App version
IP address
Approximate geographic region
Language and country settings
Device identifiers
Crash and diagnostic information
App performance information
This information may be used to maintain, secure, and improve the App.
NewsMap may request access to your device's location to provide location-based features, such as displaying nearby or geographically relevant news.
Location access is only used when required for a relevant feature and according to the permissions you grant.
You can disable location permission through your Android device settings. Some location-based features may not work if you disable this permission.
We may collect information about how you interact with NewsMap, including:
Articles viewed
Categories and topics selected
Searches performed
Content interactions
App screens visited
Approximate session information
Notification interactions
This information may be used to improve recommendations and personalize the content experience.
If NewsMap provides features that allow you to create an account, contact us, submit feedback, or otherwise provide information, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide.
This may include information such as your name, email address, and message or feedback.
We may use collected information to:
Provide and operate NewsMap
Display relevant news and content
Personalize content recommendations
Provide location-based news
Improve search and discovery
Analyze app usage and performance
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security problems
Fix technical problems and crashes
Send important service notifications
Improve the design, functionality, and reliability of NewsMap
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
NewsMap may display, summarize, organize, or link to news and other content obtained from third-party publishers, websites, RSS feeds, APIs, social platforms, or other sources.
NewsMap does not necessarily own or control third-party content.
When you open a link to an external website, you may be subject to that website's privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.
If advertising is enabled in NewsMap, advertisements may be provided by third-party advertising services such as Google AdMob.
Advertising providers may collect or use information such as advertising identifiers, device information, and advertising interaction data to provide, measure, and personalize advertisements, subject to your device settings and applicable laws.
You can manage certain advertising preferences through your Android device and Google account settings.
If NewsMap does not currently display advertisements, this section may be removed until advertising is introduced.
NewsMap may use third-party analytics and crash-reporting services to understand how the App is used and identify technical problems.
These services may collect information such as:
Device information
App version
Operating system information
Crash information
App usage events
Diagnostic information
If we use a specific analytics or crash-reporting provider, its collection and use of information may also be governed by that provider's privacy policy.
NewsMap may send push notifications for purposes such as:
Breaking news
Important news updates
Personalized content
App-related information
You can disable notifications at any time through your Android device settings.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Where applicable, information may be stored using third-party cloud infrastructure and databases.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate, maintain, secure, analyze, or improve NewsMap.
Examples may include:
Cloud hosting and database providers
Analytics providers
Crash-reporting providers
Advertising providers
Notification services
Security and infrastructure providers
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of NewsMap, our users, or others.
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain the App, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our legitimate interests.
The retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Withdraw certain permissions
Opt out of certain personalized advertising
Request information about how your data is processed
You can also control Android permissions through your device settings.
To request deletion or ask questions about your personal information, contact us using the contact information provided below.
If NewsMap provides account registration and stores personal account information, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us.
We may retain certain information where required by law or where reasonably necessary for legitimate business, security, fraud-prevention, or dispute-resolution purposes.
NewsMap is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
NewsMap may use third-party services to operate and improve the App.
Depending on the features enabled in the App, these services may include:
Google Play Services
Google AdMob
Google Analytics or Firebase services
Crash-reporting services
Cloud database and hosting providers
Map and location services
Push notification services
Third-party services may independently process information according to their own privacy policies.
Some third-party service providers used by NewsMap may process or store information on servers located outside your country.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international data transfers.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or NewsMap's data practices, please contact us:
App Name: NewsMap
Developer: [News-Map]
Email: [[vivekgawrane999@gmail.com]
By using NewsMap, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: August 15, 2026