Newsynk – Privacy Policy

Overview

Newsynk is a news aggregator application that curates headlines from trusted third-party news providers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Plain English summary: We collect only what is necessary for your account and app experience. We never sell your data. We never show ads.

Information We Collect

Account data: Email address and display name when you register via email/password or Google Sign-In.
Profile data: Avatar color preference and profile photo (stored locally on your device).
Usage data: Article bookmarks, votes, and comments you submit — stored in Firebase Firestore.
Notification preferences: Which categories you opt into for push notifications (stored locally).
Device token: Firebase Cloud Messaging token for push notifications (not linked to personal identity).

What We Do NOT Collect

Precise location data
Contact lists or phone numbers
Camera access or photos (only gallery selection for avatar, on your initiative)
Payment or financial information
Behavioural tracking or advertising identifiers

How We Use Your Information

To authenticate you and maintain your account session.
To save your bookmarks, votes, and comments so they persist across devices.
To send push notifications for the news categories you select (only with your permission).
To personalise your username and avatar within the app.

Third-Party Services

Newsynk integrates: Google Firebase (auth, database, notifications), The Guardian Open Platform, GNews, and Currents API — each with their own privacy policies. All articles link directly to their original publisher.

Data Security

Your account data is stored securely in Google Firebase, protected by industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We do not store passwords — all authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication.

Data Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at letnewsynk@gmail.com. We will permanently delete your data from Firebase within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Newsynk is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data deletion requests:

Email: letnewsynk@gmail.com
Developer: Akarsh Bajpai
App: Newsynk (com.abpvt.newsapp)