Privacy Policy

Desh Duniya (“we,” “us,” or “our”) built this news app and website (the “Service”) to help you stay informed. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and process to operate the Service, and how we use it.

We collect and process only the information necessary to provide and improve the Service, support optional account features, deliver notifications, and display advertising that helps keep the Service free.

We do not sell your personal information.

By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Who this applies to

This Policy applies to everyone who uses Desh Duniya worldwide.

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you think a child has shared such information with us, email us and we will delete it.

2. Information we use

2.1 When you browse without signing in

You can use Desh Duniya as a guest. Guests can read news and share articles using the device share sheet.

Guests cannot post comments, react, bookmark, or use other signed-in-only actions.

While you browse, the app and our providers may process limited technical information that any modern app needs to work (for example, to load the right content, keep the app stable, and send notifications if you turn them on).

2.2 When you sign in with Google

If you choose Google Sign-In, we receive the details Google shares with us for your account—typically your name, email, and profile photo. That photo comes from your Google account; we do not offer a separate in-app profile-photo upload.

We store this profile information so you can stay signed in and use features like comments and bookmarks.

Your use of Google Sign-In is also subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms.

2.3 Content you create when signed in

Only after you sign in may we store:

• Comments and replies you post
• Reactions / votes
• Bookmarks / saved stories
• Other engagement actions you take in the app

Sharing an article is available whether you are signed in or not; sharing uses your device’s normal share options and only shares what you choose.

2.4 Information that helps the Service run

To deliver news, improve the product, and keep it secure, we and trusted providers may process:

• App and device basics needed for compatibility and support (such as app version and general device/OS type)
• Anonymous or pseudonymous usage insights (for example, which screens are opened) so we can improve the experience
• Crash and error reports in production builds so we can fix bugs
• Push notification tokens if you enable notifications
• On-device preferences and caches (theme, cached articles/images) so the app feels faster and remembers your settings

We may process news content obtained from third-party publishers and news providers to generate concise summaries and present related information within the Service. These summaries are intended as brief overviews and are not a substitute for the original articles.

2.5 Advertising

Desh Duniya is free and supported by third-party advertising.

Our advertising partners may use advertising identifiers and similar technologies (such as mobile advertising IDs, where applicable) to display, personalize (where permitted), deliver, and measure advertisements.

You can manage advertising preferences through your device settings and, where available, your account settings with relevant ad platforms.

2.6 When you contact us

If you email us, we use your message and email address only to respond and handle your request.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

• Show news and keep the Service working
• Let you sign in and use comments, reactions, and bookmarks
• Remember preferences and improve performance
• Send notifications you opt into
• Understand what works in the product and fix crashes
• Show ads that support a free app
• Protect against abuse, fraud, security incidents, and meet legal requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Who we work with (service providers)

We use reputable third-party service providers to help operate the Service. These may include cloud hosting and backend infrastructure providers, authentication providers, analytics services, crash reporting services, notification services, and advertising partners.

These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services to us and not to sell your personal information as their product. The website and app may also rely on standard hosting and content-delivery infrastructure.

Some providers may process data in different countries. We rely on their security and compliance practices for those transfers.

5. Legal bases (where laws like GDPR apply)

Where required, we process personal data because:

• It is needed to provide the Service you request
• It supports legitimate interests such as security, reliability, and product improvement (balanced with your rights)
• We have consent where the law requires it (for example, certain notification or ad settings)
• We must meet a legal obligation

6. How long we keep information

• Account and profile data are kept while your account is active.
• After a verified deletion request, we aim to delete or anonymize personal account data within one (1) month, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, security, fraud-prevention, or backup purposes.
• Data stored only on your device (cache/preferences) stays until you clear app data or uninstall.
• Aggregated, non-identifying statistics may be kept longer to improve the product.

7. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your personal data, and to object to or limit certain processing.

You may delete your account and associated personal data directly from within the Desh Duniya app. You may also contact us at support@deshduniyaupdates.com if you need assistance with your deletion request.

We may need to verify it is you before completing certain requests.

Easy controls

• Notifications: turn off in your phone settings and/or in the app when available
• Ads: use your device’s advertising / privacy settings where available
• Local data: clear Desh Duniya’s app storage or uninstall the app
• Account: delete from within the app, or email us for help

California residents (summary)

We do not sell personal information. Ads may involve “sharing” for advertising under California law via advertising partners. You can contact us to exercise know/delete/correct rights or to opt out of sale/sharing as defined by California law. We will not treat you unfairly for using these rights.

UK / EEA residents (summary)

You may contact your local data-protection authority. Please reach out to us first so we can help.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

We do not access your contacts, messages, photos, microphone, camera, or location unless a future feature explicitly requests your permission.

9. Third-Party Links

News stories and links may open third-party sites, videos, or share apps. Their privacy practices are their own; please review their policies when you leave Desh Duniya.

10. International use

Desh Duniya is available worldwide. Information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes

We may update this Policy when the Service or the law changes. The latest version will always be published on this page, with an updated “Last updated” date. If changes are significant, we may also notify you in the app where appropriate.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, account deletion requests, or to exercise applicable privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: support@deshduniyaupdates.com

Operator: Desh Duniya