Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 25, 2025

Welcome to FlashNews (“we”, “our”, or “the App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all features and services offered through the FlashNews mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

• Device Information: OS version, device model, screen size, language settings, advertising ID, network status, etc.
• Usage Data: Reading behavior, page visits, time spent, crash logs, and feature usage data.
• Location (Optional): Approximate location via IP for localized content (no GPS data).
• Advertising Data: Ad impressions, clicks, interaction events with third-party ad SDKs.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our news service
• Personalize content and ads
• Analyze performance and user behavior
• Ensure system functionality and security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing and Third-party SDKs

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share anonymized data with the following third parties:

• Advertising: Google AdMob, Meta Audience Network, AppLovin
• Analytics: Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics
• Crash Reporting: Firebase Crashlytics

5. App Permissions

• Network Access: Required for news and ad loading
• Storage (Optional): Cache images and content
• Advertising ID Access: Used for ad personalization

6. Children's Privacy

This app is not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Your Rights

• Access to your data (if applicable)
• Request data deletion
• Opt out of personalized ads (via device settings)
• Lodge complaints to local regulators

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

10. International Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries with equivalent data protection standards.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified within the app.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests, please contact us at: support@flashnews365.com