Privacy Policy for SnapNews

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when You use the SnapNews mobile application (the “Service”). It also describes Your privacy rights and applicable protections.

By using the Service, You consent to the processing of data as described below. We only collect information needed to maintain and improve the Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation Terms starting with capital letters have meanings assigned under this section. These terms apply whether used in singular or plural.

Definitions

Account – a personal profile created to use the Service.
Affiliate – an organization related to the Company through control or ownership.
Application – refers to SnapNews, provided by the Company.
Company (“We”, “Us”, or “Our”) – refers to SnapNews.
Device – any device capable of running the Service.
Personal Data – information identifying or relating to an individual user.
Service – the SnapNews mobile application.
Service Provider – a third party that helps deliver or analyze the Service.
Usage Data – data collected automatically when using the app.
You – the user of the Service.

Data We Collect

Personal Data We may ask for limited information that allows You to use the Service or contact support. For a news application, this may include preferences for news categories or saved articles.

Usage Data Collected automatically and may include:

IP address
Browser or device type
Operating system version
App pages visited or features used (e.g., specific news categories)
Mobile device identifiers (e.g., advertising ID)
Time spent in the app and error reports

How We Use Personal Data

We use data to:

Operate, support, and improve app stability
Provide a personalized news feed and account features
Communicate important updates (e.g., breaking news alerts or policy changes)
Send optional offers or relevant promotions
Analyze app usage patterns to improve experience
Monitor app safety, security and fraud prevention
Handle user requests and support tickets

We may share certain data:

With Service Providers (analytics, ads, crash reporting)
As part of business transfers
With Affiliates obligated to follow this Policy
With Your consent, for optional processing We do not sell user data.

Data-Safety Disclosure (Google Play)

Device IDs: Google Advertising ID (AAID) used for targeted ads & analytics (Shared with AdMob; Resettable; ≤ 24 months).
Performance: Crash logs via Firebase Crashlytics used for bug fixing & stability (Not shared; 90 days).
App Interactions: Anonymized analytics via Firebase used to improve UX & features (Not shared; 14 months).

Security Practices

All network communication (ads & analytics) encrypted via TLS 1.2+
Local storage is sandboxed and not shared with other apps
The Service is not intended for children. Minimum age: 16+

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy: snapnewsapp@atomicmail.io