Effective Date: 13-April-2025
At KurzNews, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our mobile application. We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
KurzNews is a news aggregation app that provides summarized headlines and links to original news articles.
Contact: info@kurznews.eu
Terms: https://kurznews.eu/terms-and-conditions/
2. What Data We Collect
a) Automatically Collected Data:
When you use KurzNews, we may collect:
- Device information (model, OS, language, screen size)
- App usage data (e.g., pages viewed, session time)
- Crash logs and diagnostics
- IP address and device identifiers (used for analytics and ads)
- Notification tokens (for push notifications)
b) From Third-Party Services:
We use the following tools which may collect data as outlined below:
i) Firebase Analytics
- Tracks in-app behavior anonymously
- Collects device info, app usage, and location (approximate)
- Used to improve features and fix bugs
ii) AdMob by Google
- Displays banner and interstitial ads
- May collect personalized ad data (based on your preferences)
- Uses cookies, ad identifiers (e.g., GAID), and IP address
iii) Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
- Sends you push notifications
- Uses device tokens (not personally identifying)
iv) Google Analytics for Firebase
- Helps us understand how users interact with the app
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data to:
- Deliver and personalize ads (AdMob)
- Analyze and improve app performance (Firebase/Analytics)
- Fix bugs and prevent crashes
- Send you relevant push notifications (via FCM)
- Ensure legal and secure use of the app
We do not sell or share your data with third-party marketers.
4. User Consent and Control
a) EU Users – GDPR Compliance:
Before collecting any data for personalized ads, you will be asked for your explicit consent. You can opt out at any time by:
- Using in-app privacy settings (if available)
- Limiting ad tracking from your device settings
- Contacting us at info@kurznews.eu
b) California Users – CCPA:
We do not sell personal information. You can still contact us to request data access or deletion.
5. Cookies and Identifiers
AdMob and Firebase use mobile identifiers, similar to cookies:
- Google Advertising ID (GAID) or IDFA (Apple)
- Used for personalized advertising and tracking performance
You can opt out of ad personalization in your device settings:
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
6. Third-Party Links and Content
KurzNews displays summaries and links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these external sites.
7. Data Retention
- Analytics data: up to 14 months
- Crash reports: up to 1 year
- Device tokens for FCM: until app is uninstalled or token is reset
- Contact emails: up to 24 months
8. Security Measures
We implement the following safeguards:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Access restriction to servers
- Use of secure and GDPR-compliant third-party tools (Firebase, AdMob)
9.Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access or correct your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for ad personalization
- Object to processing (where applicable)
To exercise any rights, email us at info@kurznews.eu. We’ll respond within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
KurzNews is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, we will delete it immediately.
11. International Transfers
Our data processors, including Firebase and Google, may store or process data in the United States or other countries. We ensure this complies with GDPR through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
12. Policy Updates
This policy may change. When it does, we will update this page and notify users via the app or email (if applicable). Continued use of KurzNews means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any privacy questions or requests: info@kurznews.eu
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