Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Aakasavani News Platform ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you access our news platform, whether through our website or mobile application.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with our platform, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide

2. Device Information

When you use our mobile application, we collect:

• Device Identifiers: Unique device ID, device model, and operating system information
• FCM Tokens: Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens for push notifications
• Platform Information: Whether you're using Android or iOS
• Language Preferences: Your preferred language for content delivery

3. Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our platform:

• News Preferences: Categories, regions, and sources you follow or read
• Browsing Behavior: Pages visited, articles read, videos watched, and time spent on content
• Analytics Data: Usage patterns, feature interactions, and app performance metrics (via Amplitude Analytics)

4. User-Generated Content

• Customer Reviews: If you submit reviews, we collect your review title, description, name, rating, and optional profile image
• Comments and Feedback: Any content you voluntarily submit to our platform

5. Technical Information

• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and settings
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance user experience and maintain sessions

6. Media Files

Images and other media you upload to our platform (e.g., profile pictures, review images)

How We Use Your Information

1. Service Delivery

• Provide personalized news content based on your preferences
• Deliver news articles, videos, and multimedia content
• Maintain and improve platform functionality

2. Communication

• Send push notifications about breaking news, relevant updates, and content you follow
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send administrative communications about account changes or policy updates

3. Personalization

• Customize content recommendations based on your reading history
• Tailor news feeds to your selected categories and regions
• Provide language-specific content

4. Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Monitor platform performance and identify technical issues
• Conduct research and development for new features

5. Security

• Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Verify user identity and prevent duplicate accounts
• Ensure platform security and integrity

Data Storage and Security

Storage

• Database: We use MongoDB for secure data storage
• Media Storage: User-uploaded media is stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3
• Location: Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate access controls

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your information
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access and Portability

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

2. Correction

• Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings

3. Deletion

• Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
• Note: We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

4. Opt-Out Options

• Push Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings or app preferences
• Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the link in the email
• Analytics: Opt out of analytics tracking through app settings (where available)

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days. Some information may be retained in backups for a limited period or as required for legal or regulatory compliance.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you via email or push notification.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for European users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California residents
• India's Personal Data Protection regulations
• Other applicable local and international privacy laws