Privacy Policy
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Operated by: FEED BOX PRIVATE LIMITED | Effective: 1 October 2026 | Updated: 7 October 2026
Website: https://newsbrief.in | Contact: [email protected]
1. Introduction
NewsBrief is a digital news and information platform operated by FEED BOX PRIVATE LIMITED. NewsBrief is committed to protecting privacy, maintaining transparency and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared, protected and deleted when users access our website, mobile applications and related services.
By using NewsBrief, you acknowledge the data processing practices described here. Where applicable law requires consent, NewsBrief will seek valid consent separately. Read this policy with the Terms of Use and Account & Data Deletion Policy.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to:
- NewsBrief Android and iOS applications and official website.
- Registered accounts and profiles.
- News articles and personalised feeds.
- Shorts, videos, Web Stories and Live TV.
- Push notifications, news alerts and polls.
- Interactive features, advertising and analytics services.
- Related support and communications.
Independent external websites and services may maintain separate privacy policies.
3. Information We Collect
NewsBrief may process the following categories depending on which features are used.
A. Account information
- Name, email address and mobile number.
- Profile photograph and account identifier.
- Authentication information and account preferences.
Only information actually required for the relevant service should be collected.
B. Social login information
Where Google, Facebook or other external login methods are supported, NewsBrief may receive name, email address, profile image, provider-specific identifier or tokens needed for authentication, depending on granted permissions and configuration. NewsBrief does not need the user's Google or Facebook password to authenticate through these providers, which maintain their own policies.
C. Device and technical information
Depending on implementation, NewsBrief may process device model, operating system, app version, browser information, IP address, device or application identifiers, language settings, crash diagnostics, performance information and connectivity information.
D. News preferences and activity
Where personalised features are enabled, information may include chosen news categories, states, cities, languages, bookmarks, likes, article interactions, reading activity, video and Web Story interactions, interests and notification preferences.
E. Information submitted by users
NewsBrief may receive details submitted via contact forms, support requests, editorial feedback, grievance submissions, polls or other interactive features. Users should avoid unnecessary sensitive personal information.
4. How We Use Personal Information
Where lawful and applicable, NewsBrief may use information to:
- Create and maintain user accounts and authenticate users.
- Deliver news articles and multimedia.
- Personalise feeds and recommendations.
- Remember selected languages, cities and states.
- Provide permitted push notifications.
- Operate saved articles and other account features.
- Improve performance and diagnose app crashes.
- Protect accounts and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Respond to enquiries, complaints and grievances.
- Measure service usage and advertising performance.
- Deliver advertising where appropriately disclosed and permitted.
- Fulfil applicable legal obligations.
NewsBrief aims to limit processing to lawful, necessary and appropriately disclosed purposes.
5. Personalised News Recommendations
NewsBrief may personalise news based on selected interests, preferred locations, content interactions and other permitted data. Users may change supported preferences in settings. Personalisation does not necessarily require precise GPS location. If precise device location is introduced, any legally required notice and permissions will be provided.
6. Location Information
NewsBrief may let users manually select states and cities to receive relevant news. Manual location preferences differ from GPS-based precise location. NewsBrief will disclose and, where required, request permission before collecting precise device location. Users may manage supported permissions through their device settings.
Location Data Configuration: [Confirm precise, approximate, IP-derived or manually selected location data.]
7. Push Notifications
NewsBrief may send breaking-news alerts, regional updates, selected-interest news or service messages. Third-party notification providers may process notification tokens, device information and delivery diagnostics necessary for delivery. Users may control permissions through device settings and available in-app controls.
8. Analytics and Application Performance
NewsBrief may use analytics, monitoring and diagnostics to understand usage and improve reliability. Depending on integrated tools, this may include app events, device details, screen interactions, crash reports, performance metrics and technical identifiers. Providers and links must reflect services actually implemented.
9. Advertising and Sponsored Content
NewsBrief may display ads managed directly or through third-party partners. Depending on advertising tools, processed data may include advertising identifiers, device characteristics, ad impressions, interactions, general usage and other information disclosed by the provider. Where personalised advertising is used, NewsBrief will provide applicable disclosure and consent choices. Relevant restrictions for children apply.
Advertising arrangements do not authorise unrestricted personal-information sharing.
10. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies or comparable technologies for login sessions, functionality, security, language preferences, analytics and advertising as applicable. The mobile app may use local storage, SDK identifiers or similar technologies. Where law requires it, appropriate notice and choices will be provided. Browser and device settings may offer additional controls.
11. Third-Party Services
NewsBrief may use external providers for hosting, database infrastructure, authentication, push notifications, analytics, diagnostics, video or media delivery, advertising, technical support or security. Providers may process information on NewsBrief's behalf or independently. NewsBrief aims to share information reasonably necessary for each function and maintain appropriate safeguards.
12. How We Share Information
Personal information may be disclosed:
- To authorised service providers supporting NewsBrief operations.
- As required by applicable law, valid court order or lawful authority.
- Where legally permitted for fraud, security or misuse investigations.
- In a legitimate merger, restructuring or business transfer subject to law.
- At a user's valid direction or with appropriate consent.
NewsBrief will not treat personal information as unrestricted commercial property. Any advertising-related sharing or commercial processing must be accurately disclosed and lawful.
13. Data Security
NewsBrief aims to employ safeguards appropriate to data sensitivity, such as encrypted network connections, controlled administrator access, account security, restricted database access, security updates, suspicious activity monitoring, credential protections and backup/recovery measures. No internet service guarantees absolute security. NewsBrief will respond to incidents and notify affected parties or authorities where required by applicable law.
14. Data Retention
NewsBrief intends to retain personal information only while needed for disclosed lawful purposes or legal compliance. Categories have different actual retention periods and must be verified before publishing.
Once no longer needed or legally justified, eligible data will be deleted or anonymised.
15. Account and Data Deletion
Users may request deletion of accounts and associated personal data through supported account settings, a designated webpage or the support email.
Deletion Email: [email protected]
Suggested Subject: NewsBrief Account Deletion Request
Reasonable verification may be required to prevent unauthorised requests. Eligible data will be deleted subject to lawful retention. See the Account & Data Deletion Policy.
16. User Privacy Rights
Subject to laws in force and applicable to the processing, users may have rights relating to information about processing, access, correction, updating, erasure, withdrawal of consent, grievance submission and other statutory rights. NewsBrief will provide mechanisms for valid requests according to law and may reasonably verify identity.
Privacy Contact: [email protected]
17. Children's Privacy
NewsBrief provides general news and information. Where children's personal information is processed, NewsBrief will follow relevant parental or guardian consent and safeguarding requirements as and when applicable law requires them. NewsBrief does not intend to knowingly undertake prohibited targeted advertising or other prohibited processing involving children. Parents or lawful guardians may contact NewsBrief about relevant data. Actual age-verification arrangements must be accurately described before publication.
18. International Data Processing
Depending on infrastructure and providers, data may be stored or processed in India or other countries. Where cross-border processing occurs, NewsBrief will comply with applicable Indian data protection requirements and restrictions.
19. External News Websites
NewsBrief may link to independent news publishers and external sites. Destination sites may collect information under their own privacy policies. NewsBrief does not control independent third-party privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review those policies.
20. Legal Compliance
NewsBrief intends to process personal information consistently with laws applicable at the relevant time, including:
- Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to the extent relevant provisions are in force.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, according to their commencement schedule.
- Other applicable privacy, security and retention laws.
NewsBrief will review practices as statutory requirements change or come into force.
21. Privacy Complaints and Grievances
Users may contact NewsBrief about collection, access, correction, deletion, unauthorised processing, security or other privacy concerns.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: NewsBrief - Privacy Grievance
NewsBrief will review complaints in accordance with law and preserve statutory escalation rights.
22. Changes to This Privacy Policy
NewsBrief may update this policy for new features, changes to collection, providers, ads, analytics, law or data management. The latest version will be available through official platforms. Additional notice or consent will be sought where required by law.
23. Contact Information
NewsBrief - FEED BOX PRIVATE LIMITED
Website: https://newsbrief.in
Email: [email protected]
Registered Office: H.H Colony, Ranchi -834002, Jharkhand
Grievance Email: [email protected]