Privacy Policy for Conservative News & Podcasts
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Introduction
Conservative News & Podcasts ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by RightDeveloper LLC, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
- Custom News Sources: RSS feed URLs and podcast feeds you add to the app
- Bookmarked Articles: Articles you save for later reading
- Reading Preferences: Your selected news sources, theme preferences, and startup mode settings
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, articles viewed, time spent in app
- Crash Reports: Technical diagnostic data when the app crashes or encounters errors
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain app functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Send notifications about breaking news (if you opt-in)
- Provide customer support
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
Firebase (Google)
- Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting, remote configuration, cloud messaging
- Data Collected: Device information, app usage, crash logs
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google AdMob
- Purpose: Displaying advertisements
- Data Collected: Advertising ID, device information, approximate location (for ad targeting)
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Ad Personalization: You can control ad personalization in Settings > Ad Preferences
RevenueCat
- Purpose: Managing subscriptions and in-app purchases
- Data Collected: Purchase history, subscription status, anonymous user ID
- Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Backend API (conservative-news.org)
- Purpose: Fetching news articles, RSS feeds, and aggregated content
- Data Collected: Article requests, search queries, custom source preferences
- Storage: Custom sources and preferences stored on our servers associated with your device
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your preferences and bookmarked articles are stored locally on your device only
- Backend Storage: Custom news sources and podcasts you add are stored on our servers (conservative-news.org) and linked to your subscription account for multi-device access
- Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
- Retention:
- Local data (bookmarks, preferences) is deleted when you uninstall the app
- Backend data (custom sources) remains until you delete it via "Delete All My Data" in Settings
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Delete: Request deletion of your data by contacting us
- Opt-Out: Disable analytics and ad personalization in device settings
- Notifications: Control notification preferences in Settings
How to Exercise Your Rights
- View Your Data: Settings > Privacy > Download My Data
- Delete All Data: Settings > Privacy > Delete All My Data (removes all custom sources, bookmarks, and preferences)
- Delete Individual Bookmarks: Swipe left on any bookmark and tap "Remove"
- Delete Individual Sources: Settings > Manage Sources > Delete
- Opt-Out of Analytics: Settings > Privacy > Toggle off "Analytics & Crash Reports"
- Ad Personalization: iOS Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Data Deletion Request: Email [email protected]
Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Premium Subscription
If you subscribe to our premium service:
- Payment Processing: Handled securely by Apple App Store
- Subscription Data: Managed by RevenueCat (see their privacy policy above)
- No Payment Data: We do not store your payment card information
Background Refresh and Notifications
- Background Refresh: When enabled, the app refreshes content in the background to show fresh articles
- Push Notifications: If you opt-in, we send notifications for breaking news using Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Control: You can disable these features in iOS Settings > [App Name]
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to deletion
- Right to non-discrimination
Note: We do not sell your personal information.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Displaying a notice in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
Consent
By using Conservative News & Podcasts, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Developer Information:
- App Name: Conservative News & Podcasts
- Bundle ID: com.sspencer10.newsapp
- Developer: RightDeveloper LLC
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.conservative-news.org