Effective Date: September 11, 2024

At Local News, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and retain your personal information when you use our app. By using Local News, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a personalized experience and improve the quality of our services. This information may include:

- Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including articles you read, the duration of your sessions, and features you use.

- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access Local News, such as your device type, operating system, IP address, and mobile network information.

- Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect your location to provide you with local news and alerts.

- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our app and enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

- Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to deliver personalized news content, improve our app features, and offer relevant recommendations.

- Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, newsletters, or responses to your inquiries.

- Personalize Your Experience: Based on your preferences, we tailor the content and ads you see to make your experience more relevant and enjoyable.

- Analytics & Research: We analyze user behavior and trends to improve Local News and create a better experience for all users.

- Security & Fraud Prevention: We use information to maintain the security of our app and protect against fraudulent activities.

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy, and we will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

- With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating Local News, such as analytics companies and payment processors. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or governmental request.

- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of Local News, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide us with explicit consent to do so.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Local News may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (such as advertisers, analytics providers, and social media platforms) that have their own privacy policies. When you interact with these third-party services, you are subject to their terms and conditions. Local News is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you engage with to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

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/

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and for legitimate business purposes, such as maintaining your account, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

- Account Information: We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you choose to delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

- Usage Data: Usage data and other non-personally identifiable information may be retained for analytics, research, and operational purposes indefinitely, but in a way that does not identify you personally.

- Retention for Legal Compliance: We may retain certain information if necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as tax, audit, or reporting requirements, or to protect our rights.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Local News is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our app or website. Your continued use of Local News after the changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: fahdgharda2awy820@gmail.com