NewS By PlusSmileA

Effective Date: 05 June 2025
Last Updated: 05 June 2025

At PlusSmileA, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application NewS - The News Diary (“App”, “Service”), available on mobile platforms worldwide.

By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App immediately.

1. Information We Collect

When you use NewS - The News Diary, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

Account details (such as name, email address, and language preferences, if you create an account).
Feedback, inquiries, or other communications you send to us.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Device details (including device type, model, operating system, unique device identifiers).
App usage information (pages viewed, features used, time spent on the app).
Log data (IP address, time and date of access, crash reports).

c. Optional Permissions

The App may request certain permissions for enhanced functionality (e.g., storage for offline saving, notifications for alerts). These are optional and can be managed through your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and improve the App and its features.
Personalize your news feed and language preferences.
Enable saving, sharing, and bookmarking of articles.
Send important updates, alerts, or service-related communications.
Conduct analytics and improve performance of the App.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: With trusted partners that help us operate, analyze, or improve the App (e.g., analytics providers, hosting services).
Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or transfer of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
With Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data.
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
Objection/Restriction: Limit or object to processing of your data.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw permissions previously granted.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at plus.co.infinity@gmail.com.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global service, your information may be processed in countries outside of your residence. In such cases, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards in line with international data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Content and Links

NewS - The News Diary aggregates content from external news sources. Please note that we do not control the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when accessing their content.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.