Effective Date: March 11, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Realtime Nepal-RTN (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our RSS news reader app (the “App”). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you sign in using social login (Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.), we collect your name, email address, and profile picture.
- News Preferences: We collect your selected news categories, sources, and reading behavior to personalize your news feed.
- Bookmarks & Read Logs: We store your bookmarked articles and news reading history to enhance your user experience.
- Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: We track how you interact with the App, including features used and engagement patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the App.
- Personalize your news recommendations based on preferences and reading history.
- Store and sync your bookmarks and reading logs across devices.
- Improve user experience through analytics and feedback.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help operate and maintain the App (e.g., cloud storage, analytics providers).
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or users.
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights:
- Access & Correction: View or update your personal information in the App settings.
- Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt-out of Personalization: Disable personalized news recommendations in settings.
- Revoke Social Login Access: Manage permissions via your social login provider.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date and providing a notice within the App.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: mail@realtimenepal.com