Privacy Policy - Finance News 30 (FN30)

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Finance News 30 is committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use FINANCE NEWS 30 (FN30).

By using the App, you consent to our data practices described here.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information:

• Email address, password (encrypted), name
• Display name, preferences, settings
• Bookmarks, search history, reading preferences

Automatically Collected:

• Device model, OS, unique identifiers
• IP address, app version, access times
• Approximate location (based on IP, not GPS)
• Usage patterns, session duration

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

Provide Services:

• Deliver personalized news feed
• Send push notifications (EDGE 30, SPICE 30)
• Enable bookmarking and search
• Remember your preferences

Analytics:

• Understand user behavior
• Improve app performance
• Fix bugs and issues

Communication:

• Send important app updates
• Respond to support requests

Security:

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce Terms and Conditions
• Comply with legal obligations

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share with trusted service providers:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, notifications
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics providers (anonymized data)

All providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose if required by law, court orders, or to protect rights and safety.

5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Storage:

• Data stored on secure Firebase servers (Google Cloud)
• Encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Passwords are encrypted, never plain text

Retention:

• Active accounts: Data kept while account is active
• Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days

Security Measures:

• Encryption of data
• Regular security audits
• Access controls

However, no method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Access and Update:

• View and update account info in App settings
• View your bookmarks and history

Delete Account:

• Request deletion by contacting us at contact@financenews30.com
• Or use our Account Deletion Request Form
• Data removed within 30 days of request

Notifications:

• Manage push notifications in device settings
• Control notification types in App settings

Data Portability:

• Request a copy of your data
• Provided in machine-readable format

7. GUEST BROWSING

• Browse without account (up to 25 cards)
• Limited anonymous data collected
• No personal information collected for guests
• View count stored locally on device

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

• FINANCE NEWS 30 (FN30) contains links to external news websites
• We are not responsible for their privacy practices
• External sites have their own policies

RSS Feeds:

• News aggregated from public feeds
• Original articles belong to publishers
• We provide attribution and links

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

• FINANCE NEWS 30 (FN30) is not for children under 13
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• If we learn of such data, we delete it immediately
• Parents: Contact us if a child provided information

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use:

• Firebase Analytics: App usage and performance
• Session tokens: Maintain login status
• Local storage: Preferences on device

You can opt-out of analytics in device settings.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

California (CCPA):

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to delete personal data
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell!)

Europe (GDPR):

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

Contact us to exercise these rights.

12. CHANGES TO POLICY

• We may update this policy from time to time
• Changes posted with updated date
• Significant changes will be notified
• Continued use means acceptance

13. DATA BREACH

In case of a data breach:

• We investigate promptly
• Notify affected users ASAP
• Notify authorities as required
• Take steps to prevent future breaches