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"When you use our Apps, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage, including: IP address, Device ID, hardware type, model, and manufacturer, Operating system and version, Mobile device advertising ID (IDFA for iOS devices, Android Advertising ID for Android devices), Unique device identifiers (e.g., IMEI, MAC address)."

The app collects hardware-level identifiers like IMEI and MAC address, which go well beyond what a news app needs for core functionality and enable persistent cross-device tracking.

"When you use our Apps, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage, including: Geolocation data (for providing location-specific content)."

The app automatically collects geolocation data, and while framed as providing location-specific content, this is broad collection for a news app with no clear limits on precision or frequency.

"We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Apps and updating the effective date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes."

The company can change the privacy policy at any time with no direct notice to users — simply posting an update on the app and changing the date is treated as sufficient notification.

"We authorize selected third parties to use cookies or tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, SDKs, APIs, scripts, and tags) for analytics and advertising across various platforms. Please note that we do not acknowledge the "do-not-track" signal from browsers."

Third-party SDKs from Google AdMob, Firebase, and Facebook are embedded in the app and collect data directly from users' devices, while the company explicitly ignores do-not-track signals.

"We will retain the information we collect for as long as you use our Services or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws."

The retention policy is open-ended with a long list of justifications that effectively allow indefinite retention, with no specific deletion timelines provided.

"Mobile device advertising ID (IDFA for iOS devices, Android Advertising ID for Android devices), Unique device identifiers (e.g., IMEI, MAC address). We may also share your online activity or device information with marketing partners to promote our products and services."

Collection of advertising IDs (IDFA, Android Ad ID) and persistent hardware identifiers (IMEI, MAC address), combined with sharing this data with marketing partners, enables cross-app and cross-service tracking of users.

"To exercise your rights, you must submit a verifiable consumer request to us at newsdeliverhelp@gmail.com. Only you or an authorized agent are permitted to make such a request regarding your personal information. Your request must provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity and clearly describe your request. If we cannot verify your identity, we will not be able to respond to your request."

There is no self-service account or data deletion option — users must email a Gmail address and go through an identity verification process, with the company retaining discretion to refuse if verification fails.