Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 12, 2025
Last Updated: October 12, 2025

            Important: This Privacy Policy explains how Beed Marathi News collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
        

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for our app, we collect:

Name: Your full name for personalization
Phone Number: For account verification and notifications
Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: How you interact with news articles and videos
Device Data: IP address, device identifiers, and technical information
Analytics Data: App performance and crash reports via Firebase Analytics

1.3 Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following services:

Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics
Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
YouTube Player: For playing embedded videos

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: Provide personalized news content and updates
Communication: Send important notifications about news and app updates
Improvement: Analyze app usage to improve user experience
Security: Protect against fraud and ensure app security
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We DO NOT sell your personal information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) to operate our app
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

3.2 Third-Party Services Privacy

Google Firebase: Google Privacy Policy
Google AdMob: Google Ads Privacy Policy
YouTube: YouTube Privacy Policy

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
Secure Storage: Personal data is stored securely on our servers
Access Control: Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Regular Updates: Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications at any time
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our app may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

Improving app performance and user experience
Analytics and usage statistics
Personalized content delivery
Advertisement targeting (via AdMob)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Improve our services

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy in our app
Sending a notification through the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

11. Compliance with Laws

This Privacy Policy complies with:

Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
Personal Data Protection Bill (India)
Google Play Store Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

App Name: Beed Marathi News

Developer: Beed News Team

Email: contact@beedmarathinews.com

Website: https://beed.probillbook.com

Address: Beed, Maharashtra, India - 431122

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiries within 7 business days.

Consent: By using the Beed Marathi News app, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.