Privacy Policy

News-Reader, Updated July 2025

Your privacy is important to us. News-Reader is committed to providing a secure and private experience for all users. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available in our app, on our website, and at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested or used.

News-Reader collects and uses your information solely to operate the app and deliver the services you request. This includes converting your voice commands to text, retrieving the requested news from trusted news APIs, and reading it aloud to you.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. News-Reader may use aggregated, anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and functionality.

If you opt in to email updates or support communications, we will use your contact information only for that purpose. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our communications or by contacting us at [Insert Support Email].

News-Reader may collect the following types of information:

• Voice Input Data: Temporarily processed to convert your voice commands into text.
   
• API Query Data: Topics or keywords requested, used to fetch relevant news stories.
   
• Device Information: Such as device type, OS version, and anonymous usage logs.
   

We do not store raw audio recordings or personally identifiable information such as name, address, or contact details.

If your personally identifiable information changes or you wish to have it removed from our records, you may contact us at [Insert Support Email]. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

News-Reader secures the limited information we process on secure servers in a controlled environment. We use encryption during transmission and follow industry-standard safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain:

• Temporary voice and API query data only as long as necessary to complete your request.
   
• Anonymous analytics data for up to 30 days for troubleshooting and performance improvement.
   

You may uninstall the app at any time to stop all collection.

News-Reader uses third-party providers to operate core functions:

• News API Providers (e.g., NewsAPI.org) to retrieve current headlines.
   
• Speech Recognition APIs (e.g., Google Speech-to-Text) to process voice commands.
   

These providers may process data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies for more details.

News-Reader does not use cookies for app operation. However, our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

News-Reader does not track users across third-party websites for targeted advertising and does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and within the app. Your continued use of News-Reader after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.