Privacy Policy for NewsTale

Introduction

NewsTale ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App"), available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, in accordance with UK data protection laws including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, religious beliefs).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve the app's functionality
• Deliver relevant news content and recommendations
• Respond to user queries or support requests
• Analyse user engagement for app performance
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent – For optional features like location-based news
• Legitimate Interests – For analytics and app performance
• Legal Obligation – To comply with regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, crash reporting)
• When required by law or government authorities
• In case of a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition)

We ensure all third parties comply with UK data protection standards.

5. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. Analytics and crash data are typically retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("Right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

You can contact us at: privacy@newstale.com

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may include links to third-party websites or services (e.g., external news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app or on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact: