▤Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, information processed may include:

• Name and profile photograph
• Email address or login information
• Selected state, district or news region
• Reading activity and saved articles
• Reading counts, points and achievements
• Referral links and related activity
• App usage and diagnostic information
• Device identifiers or notification tokens
• Information submitted through forms
• Reporter profile and attribution information

⚙How We Use Information

Where applicable, information may be used to:

• Display and deliver news content
• Personalize news by selected location
• Maintain accounts and profiles
• Manage bookmarks and reading activity
• Calculate reading points and rankings
• Operate referral features
• Send permitted news notifications
• Improve performance and security
• Investigate technical issues and misuse
• Meet applicable legal requirements

♟User Registration

Users can browse available news without creating an account. Optional account-based features may include:

• Personalized user profiles
• Referral tracking
• Reading achievements
• Account-based activity and preferences

✦News Reading & User Passport

The optional User Digital Passport may contain:

• Reading statistics and achievements
• Points and rankings
• Referral activity
• User-selected profile details

Where public profiles or leaderboards are enabled, the app should explain which information is visible to others and provide applicable privacy controls.

➤Referral System

Users may share referral links or QR codes to invite others to use AYUSH24 NEWS.

• Attribute eligible invitations
• Calculate referral counts
• Prevent fraudulent activity

●Location Information

Users may select their preferred state, district or news region manually.

• Device location permission is requested only if needed
• Location collection depends on the enabled feature and permission
• Users can manage device permissions in Android settings

♟Notifications

When enabled, the app may send breaking news, local news and service notifications.

• Manage notification permissions anytime
• Disable notifications through Android settings

♣Reporter Information

Authorized reporters may provide:

• Name, photograph and designation
• District and reporter identification
• News articles and reports

Approved reporter attribution may be displayed alongside published content.

▥Advertising & Analytics

Advertising or analytics providers, where enabled, may process certain usage, device or advertising data under their respective policies.

• Google AdSense on the website, if enabled
• Analytics tools, if enabled
• Applicable providers and disclosures should be identified accurately

↗Sharing of Information

AYUSH24 NEWS does not intend to sell personal information. Information may be shared as necessary to:

• Provide and maintain website or app services
• Work with relevant service providers
• Protect security and integrity
• Comply with lawful requirements
• Protect rights, safety or property

◷Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements. Actual retention periods depend on the data category and feature.

▥Account and Data Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data using the official contact details below.

• Requests may require identity verification
• Legal retention requirements may apply
• Where accounts can be created, an in-app deletion path and external deletion request method must be implemented as required by Google Play

♟Children’s Privacy

AYUSH24 NEWS is intended as a general news service. We do not knowingly seek to collect children's personal information through inappropriate or unlawful means. Applicable age-related privacy and Google Play requirements must be observed.

↗External Links

Our website and app may link to third-party sites or services. AYUSH24 NEWS is not responsible for independent websites' privacy practices or content. Please review their policies.

✓Your Privacy Choices

Depending on available features, users may:

• Choose whether to register
• Manage device permissions
• Change preferred news region
• Manage notification permissions
• Request access, correction or deletion of personal data

⟳Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with a revised Last Updated date.