Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to NewsNuggs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS mobile application and visit our website at NewsNuggs.com.

Our Core Privacy Promise: NewsNuggs is built on the principle that you shouldn't have to sacrifice privacy to stay informed. We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or any personal identifiers to use our app or website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 No Personal Information Required

NewsNuggs does not collect:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Home addresses
• Date of birth
• Government IDs
• Payment information (our app is completely free)

2.2 Local Device Storage (iOS App)

The NewsNuggs iOS app stores certain information locally on your device only:

• Bookmarks: Articles you save are stored locally using UserDefaults and are never transmitted to our servers.
• My Interests: Hashtags you engage with are stored locally to personalize your experience.
• App Preferences: Your settings and preferences remain on your device.

This data never leaves your device and is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.

2.3 Website Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Personalize your content experience
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors interact with our site
• Support advertising partners

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

3. How We Use Information

Since we collect no personal information, our data usage is extremely limited:

• To provide our service: Deliver news articles and content you request
• To improve our app/website: Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To support advertising: Enable relevant advertisements on our website
• To fulfill legal obligations: Respond to lawful requests from authorities

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Advertising (Website)

Our website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing activity. We do not share personal information with these partners because we don't collect any.

4.2 Analytics

We may use anonymous analytics tools to understand how users interact with our app and website. This helps us improve NewsNuggs. These tools collect non-personal information such as:

• Device type and iOS version
• App usage patterns (which articles are read)
• General geographic region (not precise location)
• Crash reports and performance data

4.3 App Store

When you download NewsNuggs from the Apple App Store, Apple may collect information according to their own privacy policy. This is beyond our control. Please review Apple's Privacy Policy for more information.

5. Children's Privacy

NewsNuggs is suitable for general audiences and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information through our service, please contact us immediately.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information we handle. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

iOS App Security: All locally stored data remains on your device within the app's secure sandbox environment, inaccessible to other applications.

7. Your Choices and Controls

7.1 iOS App Controls

• Bookmarks: Delete individual bookmarks or clear all bookmarks from the Bookmarks screen.
• My Interests: Remove interests anytime from the My Interests section.
• Reset App: Uninstalling and reinstalling the app removes all locally stored data.

7.2 Website Controls

• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. We honor these where technically feasible.

8. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights. Because we do not collect personal information as defined by the CCPA, many of these rights are not applicable. However, you retain the right to:

• Request disclosure of what personal information we collect (answer: none)
• Request deletion of your personal information (answer: we have none to delete)
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise any rights, contact us at privacy@newsnuggs.com.

9. European Union Privacy (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process information under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: For cookies and advertising preferences
• Legitimate interests: To improve our service and understand usage patterns
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

You have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data. Contact us at privacy@newsnuggs.com.

10. International Data Transfers

NewsNuggs is based in the United States. Your information (minimal as it is) may be processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Notify iOS app users of significant changes through an in-app notice
• Post the updated policy on this URL

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. App Store Specific Disclosures

In compliance with Apple's App Store requirements, we disclose:

• No account creation: NewsNuggs does not require or support user accounts.
• No tracking: We do not track users across apps and websites owned by other companies.
• No sensitive information: We do not collect sensitive user data.
• Local storage only: Bookmarks and preferences remain on your device.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

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