Privacy Policy

App Name: Tickernews

Last Updated: 21 April 2026

1. Overview

Tickernews ("we," "our," or "us") operates a mobile application that aggregates and displays news articles related to user-selected publicly listed companies (NYSE/NASDAQ).

Users can follow companies and receive alerts when relevant news is published.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with Google Play Developer Program Policies.

2. Information We Collect

We follow data minimization principles and only collect information necessary to provide core app functionality.

2.1 Personal Information (User-Provided)

We collect the following information:

Name (required for account creation)
Email address (required for login and account access)
Company selection preferences (companies/tickers you choose to follow)
Bookmarked articles (articles you save within the app)
Reading history (articles you view or interact with)

These data points are essential to provide a personalized news experience.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical data, such as:

Device type and OS version
App usage data (e.g., features used, session duration)
Log data (e.g., crash reports)

This data is non-sensitive and used for performance improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data strictly for the following purposes:

Account creation and authentication
Delivering personalized news feeds
Sending alerts based on selected companies
Saving and displaying bookmarks
Maintaining reading history for user convenience
Improving app functionality and reliability
Providing user support

We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share data only:

With service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, authentication) necessary to operate the app
When required by law or legal obligations

All third-party services are required to handle data securely.

5. Data Safety (Google Play Requirements)

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety section:

Data collected: Name, Email address, App activity (reading history, bookmarks, preferences)
Data purpose: App functionality and personalization
Data sharing: Not shared with third parties for marketing
Data encryption: Data is transmitted securely (HTTPS or equivalent)
User control: Users can request deletion of their data

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide services.

You may:

Request account deletion
Request data removal, including preferences, bookmarks, and history

To do so, use the Delete Account page or contact: info@tickernews.live

7. User Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

Access your data
Correct your data
Delete your data
Withdraw consent

Requests can be made via email.

8. Security Practices

We implement reasonable security measures, including:

Secure data transmission
Access controls
Protection against unauthorized access

However, no system is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Content

Tickernews uses third-party APIs to display news content.

We do not control third-party websites
External links may have separate privacy policies

Users are encouraged to review those policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

This app is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Notifications

We may send:

News alerts based on followed companies
Essential service notifications

Users can disable notifications in device settings.

12. International Users

Your data may be processed in servers located outside your country. By using the app, you consent to such processing.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Information

Company Name: Tickernews

Email: info@tickernews.live