Privacy Policy | News13s

News13s operates the News13s website and the News13s Android app, package name com.news13s.app. This Privacy Policy explains how News13s collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our news website, mobile app, reader login, saved articles, and related services.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: If you sign in as a reader or staff member, we collect your email address and authentication information needed to create and maintain your account. Reader login uses a one-time password sent to your email address.

Saved article information: If you use the saved articles feature, we store the article identifiers linked to your account so your reading list can be shown when you sign in.

Technical and usage information: We may collect basic technical information such as IP address, browser or WebView type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, approximate time of access, crash logs, and diagnostic information. This helps us keep News13s secure, reliable, and usable.

Cookies and local storage: We use cookies and similar technologies for login sessions, security, preferences, analytics, and website functionality. The Android app displays News13s.com in a WebView and may use the same cookies and web storage as the website.

Content submitted by staff: Staff accounts may submit article text, images, author details, and editorial metadata through the News13s CMS.

2. Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

News13s does not intentionally collect precise GPS location, contacts, call logs, SMS messages, photos from your device gallery, camera recordings, microphone recordings, health data, or payment card information through the Android app. If this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and the relevant Google Play Data safety disclosures.

3. How We Use Information

To provide news articles, categories, saved articles, account login, and staff publishing tools.
To authenticate users, prevent unauthorized access, and protect the security of our services.
To maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the website, Android app, and content experience.
To send login codes, service messages, and account-related communications.
To measure traffic, understand content performance, and improve editorial and technical operations.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate News13s, such as authentication, database, hosting, analytics, email delivery, storage, security, and advertising or content delivery services. These providers are expected to process information only for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, security investigation, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of News13s, our users, or the public.

5. Third-Party Services

News13s uses third-party infrastructure and tools, including Supabase for authentication, database, and storage features. Our website may also link to third-party websites, videos, social platforms, advertisements, or embedded content. Third-party services may process information according to their own privacy policies.

6. Advertising and Analytics

News13s may show advertising or sponsored content on the website and app. Advertising and analytics partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance, prevent fraud, and deliver or report on ads. You can manage many cookie choices through your browser settings and device settings.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet or mobile service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed to provide our services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Saved article records and account data may be retained until you delete them or request deletion.

9. Your Choices and Account Deletion

You may sign out of your account at any time. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your account information by contacting us at news13skolkata@gmail.com. For account deletion requests, include the email address used for your News13s account and write Account Deletion Request in the subject line. After verifying the request, we will delete or anonymize account data unless retention is required for legal, security, or fraud-prevention reasons.

10. Children's Privacy

News13s is a general news service and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. International Processing

Your information may be processed and stored in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using News13s, you understand that information may be transferred to locations outside your state, province, or country.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date on this page. Continued use of News13s after an update means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, Google Play privacy disclosures, or your personal information, contact News13s at news13skolkata@gmail.com.