Effective Date: May 19, 2025
Welcome to Local News Hub - Breaking News!
At Local News Hub - Breaking News, we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your data when you use our application and associated services.
This policy covers the mobile application (the "App") and any other services ("Services") provided by Local News Hub - Breaking News ("Company").
By using the App, you agree to both this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Please be aware that these terms do not extend to any third-party websites or services that you may access through the App.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and other information that you provide directly to us when using the App.
Information collected automatically: When you use the App, we may automatically collect the following device and usage information:
- IP address
- Device ID, hardware type, model and manufacturer
- Operating system and version
- Operating system language
- App usage data (e.g. pages viewed, time spent on pages)
- Location data (to provide location-based content)
- Mobile device advertising ID (IDFA for iOS devices, Android Advertising ID for Android devices)
- Other unique device identifiers (e.g. IMEI, MAC address)
Cookies: We do not use cookies to track information, but selected third parties may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytical and advertising purposes.
2. How we use information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide and operate the App: We use the information to provide you with the news content you request and to ensure that the App works properly.
Personalize and improve the App: We analyze usage data to recommend news articles and content that are relevant to your interests.
Contacting you: We may use your contact information to send you important notifications.
Display and personalize ads: We use your information to display relevant ads in the app and measure the effectiveness of ads.
Compliance with legal obligations: We may use and disclose your information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of information
Local News Hub - Breaking News will not share your information with third parties except for the following purposes and circumstances:
Your consent: We share your information with third parties when you consent to it.
Affiliates and service providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the app.
Ad networks and marketing partners: Our advertising partners have access to your information to show you relevant ads.
Responding to legal process: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations.
4. Your rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Opt-out in mobile apps: You can manage app features, such as push notifications , through your device settings.
Opt-out of ad tracking: To stop receiving personalized ads, adjust your device settings or use the opt-out options provided by the third-party ad platform.
Right to erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data.
Right of access: You may request access to your personal data and obtain information about how we process it.
Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
Withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, but this does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Exercise your rights: To exercise your rights, you must submit a verifiable consumer request to bilelfanitkara@gmail.com. Only you or your authorized representative has the authority to make such requests regarding your personal information. Your request must provide sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity and clearly describe your request. If we are unable to verify your identity, we will be unable to comply with your request.
5. Data retention
We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was originally collected or as required to comply with our legal obligations. The retention period may vary based on the type of information and its intended use. For instance, data that must be stored for a specific period due to legal requirements will be securely maintained until those obligations are met. Once the purpose of collection is achieved or legal requirements are satisfied, the information will be securely deleted or anonymized in a manner that ensures your privacy.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
This app may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these third parties.
Google Admob & Firebase
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
How Google uses information from sites and apps that use our services
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Facebook Audience Network & Facebook Analytics
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Pangle
https://ad.oceanengine.com/union/media/privacy
AppLovin
https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
Adjust
https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete that information in accordance with applicable law.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the App and updating the effective date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact UsÂ
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: bilelfanitkara@gmail.com