Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Account Data: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and password (stored hashed). Optional: profile picture, preferred categories, language preferences.
Usage Data: We collect anonymized analytics including pages visited, articles read, time spent, and feature usage to improve our service.
Device Data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and IP address (for security and analytics purposes).
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and personalize your news feed experience
- Send newsletters and breaking news alerts (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve platform features
- Prevent abuse and maintain platform security
- Communicate service updates and important notices
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use Google Analytics for anonymized usage tracking. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymized, aggregated analytics data. We use third-party services (Google Analytics, Cloudflare) that process data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures including rate limiting, input validation, and regular security audits.
6. Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request account and data deletion
- Portability: Export your data in a standard format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and notifications
7. Children's Privacy
xShorts News is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.
9. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].