Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Credible News ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website or use our mobile app for Android and iOS (the "App").
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you contact us. We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and referring URLs, typically via cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some site functionality.
Advertising
We may work with third-party advertising partners who use cookies or similar technologies to serve relevant ads. These partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertising.
Our Mobile App
The App does not require an account and does not ask for your name, email address, contacts, photos or location. To work, it handles the following:
- Push notifications. If you allow notifications, the App registers with Google Firebase Cloud Messaging, which issues a push token. We store that token together with a random identifier generated by the App on install, your device model, operating-system version, App version, chosen language (Hindi/English) and the news categories you follow, so that we can send you the alerts you asked for. You can turn notifications off at any time in the App's settings or in your phone's settings.
- Reading statistics. When you open a story we count the view, and when an in-app promotion is shown we count the impression. These counts are not linked to your name or contact details.
- On-device storage. Your preferences (language, text size, topics) and recently read stories are kept on your device so the App opens quickly and works offline. They are removed when you clear the App's data or uninstall it.
- Embedded posts and videos. Some stories include posts from X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. These are loaded from those platforms, which may collect information under their own privacy policies.
The App does not use the Android advertising ID and does not sell or share your information with data brokers. All data is sent over encrypted (HTTPS) connections. Turning notifications off in the App deactivates your device's registration, and registrations whose push token stops working (for example after you uninstall the App) are deactivated automatically. To have your device's registration deleted entirely, email us at the address below.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate and improve our website, respond to inquiries, understand our audience, and — where applicable — deliver advertising. We do not sell your personal information.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to ask questions about the data we hold or to request corrections, where applicable.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact Us page or email [email protected].