Privacy Policy – DA News
Last Updated: 25-10-2025
DA News (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a mobile application that provides news content to users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application (“App”).
By using DA News, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
📌 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information for app functionality and personalization:
1. Personal Data
-
Email address (if you log in using Google or other authentication)
-
Display name and profile image (only from your chosen login provider)
Collected & stored through: Google Firebase Authentication
2. Usage Data
-
Saved news or bookmarked articles (stored locally on your device until you delete them)
3. Automatically Collected Data
-
Device information (model, type, operating system, crash logs)
-
Anonymous analytics to improve app performance
Collected by Firebase Analytics/Crashlytics if enabled
🔐 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
-
Provide login functionality
-
Allow saving/bookmarking news
-
Improve app performance and features
-
Maintain security & prevent fraud
-
Personalize user experience
🛡 How We Protect Your Data
-
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Google Firebase security standards.
-
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties for marketing.
🚫 Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with any third party, except Firebase services which securely store and process data as required for app functionality.
💾 Data Storage Duration
| Data Type | Stored Until |
|---|---|
| Login information (Firebase Auth) | You delete your account or request deletion |
| Bookmarked News | You remove it or uninstall the app |
| Crash/analytics logs | Automatically cleared by Firebase based on retention rules |
🗑 Account & Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
To request deletion, fill this form Form
or email us at:
📧 arunbhadra60911@gmail.com
Include the email address used to log in.
Once verified, we will permanently delete your account and data from Firebase within 7 working days.
👧 Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us to request deletion.
🌍 International Users
Your data may be stored on servers provided by Google Firebase located in different countries. By using our app, you consent to international data transfer in accordance with applicable laws.
⚠️ Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
📩 Contact Us
If you have any questions or deletion/complaint requests, contact us at:
📧 arunbhadra60911@gmail.com