**Last updated: December 18, 2025**
WSIC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the WSIC News mobile application (the “App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read it carefully. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– Location Data: The App requests access to your device’s location to provide localized news content and features. This may include precise or approximate location data, depending on your device settings and permissions granted.
– Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics (including Google Analytics for Firebase) to collect anonymized usage data. This may include:
– Device information (e.g., device model, operating system, app version).
– Usage details (e.g., screens viewed, interactions, crash reports).
– Instance IDs, IP addresses (used temporarily to derive approximate location for analytics), and other non-personally identifiable identifiers.
We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through feedback forms, if any).
2. How We Collect Information
– Location: Collected when you grant permission and use location-based features in the App.
– Analytics: Automatically collected via the Google Analytics SDK when you use the App.
– Data is collected directly on your device or transmitted to Google’s servers for processing.
For more details on data collected by Google Analytics, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
– Provide and improve App features (e.g., delivering relevant local news based on location).
– Analyze usage to understand how the App is used, fix bugs, and enhance performance.
– Comply with legal obligations.
Location data is used solely for app functionality. Analytics data is used for aggregated insights and is anonymized where possible.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Information may be shared:
– With Google as part of Google Analytics processing (Google acts as our service provider and processes data according to its own privacy policy).
– As required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
We do not share location or analytics data with any other third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including secure transmission and storage practices. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
– **Location**: You can manage or revoke location permissions anytime in your device settings.
– **Analytics**: You can opt out of certain Google Analytics features via your device settings (e.g., advertising ID reset or limiting ad tracking).
– You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us (see below). We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the applicable age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Third-Party Services
The App integrates Google Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies:
– Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
The App may also contain links to external sites, which are not governed by this policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the App or other means. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests regarding your data, or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: social@wsicnews.com
Thank you for using WSIC News!