Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

FreeQuickNews (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects the following information:

• Account Information: Email address when you create an account or subscribe to Premium.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, articles read, features used, and API request counts.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple App Store, Google Play, or Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our news aggregation service.
• To manage your account and subscription.
• To enforce API rate limits and prevent abuse.
• To display relevant advertisements to free-tier users.
• To improve our bias detection and sentiment analysis features.
• To send service-related communications (account alerts, billing).

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense/AdMob: Displays ads to free-tier users. Google may use cookies and device identifiers for ad personalization. See Google's privacy policy.
• Stripe: Processes web subscription payments. See Stripe's privacy policy.
• Apple App Store / Google Play: Processes in-app subscription payments on mobile devices.
• Cloudflare: Hosts our website and provides CDN/security services.
• Neon: Hosts our database (PostgreSQL).

4. News Content & Bias Data

We aggregate publicly available news articles from RSS feeds and public APIs. Bias ratings are sourced from Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) at the publication level. Sentiment analysis is performed using VADER NLP. We do not create or modify the original news content.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality (session management, preferences). Third-party advertising services may set additional cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for the duration of your account. API usage logs are retained for 90 days. News articles are retained indefinitely as part of our public archive. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Opt out of advertising personalization.
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

FreeQuickNews is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at: privacy@freequicknews.com