This Privacy Policy explains how Gleam News (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
During Google login, we request:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
We do not request access to additional personal information such as contacts or photos.
During email address and password login, we request:
- Email address
- Password
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect:
- IP address (for local news and security purposes)
- Device type and browser
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and interactions
- App performance metrics
1.3 Cookies
Cookies are used to:
- Authenticate your session
- Remember preferences
- Personalize content
- Provide analytics
1.4 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the App.
Google Analytics collects:
- Device and browser information
- Interactions and usage patterns
- IP address (subject to anonymization settings)
- Location approximations
- Referral sources
Google may set cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid, etc.)
You may opt out by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
- Adjusting browser tracking settings
Analytics data is used only to improve the App and user experience.
We do not sell analytics data to third parties.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide and personalize the App
- Offer location-relevant news
- Improve features and performance
- Authenticate users
- Maintain security
- Conduct analytics (aggregated/anonymous where possible)
We do not use personal data for advertising or share it with advertisers.
3. News Content Handling
We fetch article metadata from publicly available RSS feeds and store only:
- Title
- Link
- Description
- Published date
We do not store or reproduce full copyrighted articles unless permitted.
4. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
- Google for authentication
- Google Analytics for usage analytics
- Service providers who assist with hosting and infrastructure
We never sell or rent personal data.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and access control.
However, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain:
- Account details while your account is active
- IP logs for location relevance and security for a reasonable period
- Aggregated analytics indefinitely (non-identifiable)
You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Export your data
- Withdraw consent
Contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect children’s data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the App evolves.
Significant changes will be posted within the App.
10. Contact
For privacy matters, contact: [email protected].