Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Welcome to Waga News! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when using our website and mobile application (the "Service").
By using Waga News, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal data to provide and improve our services.
A. Information You Provide (Optional Login Features)
If you choose to create an account, we may collect:
- Email address (for login, notifications, and account-related services)
- Username (to personalize your experience)
- Preferences & saved articles (for customized news feeds)
You are not required to log in to use Waga News. However, login is needed for features such as:
- ✅ Receiving news notifications
- ✅ Following news sources for a personalized feed
- ✅ Saving articles for later
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you use Waga News, we automatically collect certain data to enhance performance and provide relevant content:
- Device Information: Model, OS version, app version, and device settings.
- Usage Data: Interactions with the app (e.g., clicks, time spent on articles, preferences).
- Approximate Location: General location data (not precise GPS) to display region-specific ads and news.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used to improve user experience and analyze app performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
- ✅ Provide and improve services (custom news feeds, notifications, article recommendations)
- ✅ Personalize user experience (save settings, show relevant ads, suggest articles)
- ✅ Enhance app security and fix bugs
- ✅ Analyze usage trends to improve app performance
We DO NOT:
- ❌ Sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties.
- ❌ Collect precise GPS location without your explicit consent.
- ❌ Read or store any private information beyond what is needed for the app’s features.
3. Advertising & Third-Party Services
To keep Waga News free, we display ads using third-party ad networks. These networks may use:
- 📍 Approximate location to show region-specific ads
- 📊 Device & usage data to provide relevant advertisements
4. Data Security & Storage
- 🔒 Data is stored securely and only accessible to authorized personnel.
- 🔑 Passwords are not stored—authentication is managed through secure encryption protocols.
- 🗑️ Account deletion permanently removes all stored personal data.
5. Your Rights & Choices
- ✔ **Access & Review Data** – Request to see your data.
- ✔ **Modify Preferences** – Update settings and notification preferences.
- ✔ **Opt-Out of Location Data** – Disable location access in device settings.
- ✔ **Delete Your Data** – Request account deletion to permanently remove data.
6. Children's Privacy
Waga News is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via:
- ✅ In-app notification
- ✅ Website announcement
- ✅ Email (if applicable)
Your continued use of Waga News after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: Weralugahawatta, Nalagasdeniya, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.
By using Waga News, you agree to this Privacy Policy.