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Privacy Policity

Privacy Policy for AIHackeNews App

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Introduction

AIHackeNews is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our data collection practices, how your information is used, and your rights concerning your data.

Data Collection and Usage

Information We Do Not Collect

• Personal identification information.

• User accounts or login credentials.

• Usage statistics or analytics (except crash reports built into Google Play Store and Apple App Store platforms).

• Location data.

• Device information.

• Browsing history.

Local Storage and Caching

• All app settings and preferences are stored locally on your device.

• Web content caching is optional and configurable through user settings.

• Cache data can be automatically cleared upon app closure, as per user preferences.

• No data is synchronized with external servers.

Third-Party Services

News Sources

• The app retrieves news content from the Hacker News API (default) or user-configured news sources.

• Users can configure custom news API endpoints.

• Review the privacy policies of any custom news sources you configure.

AI Services

• AI features require user-provided API keys for services such as:

  • OpenAI (ChatGPT)

  • Anthropic (Claude)

  • DeepSeek

  • Google (Gemini)

• API keys are stored locally and never transmitted to our servers.

• AI processing occurs directly between your device and the AI service provider.

• Review the privacy policies of your selected AI service providers.

Platform Considerations

• On Google Play Store and Apple App Store platforms, data collection and management follow platform-specific privacy policies:

  • Google Play Store Privacy Policy

  • Apple App Store Privacy Policy

Browser and Security Features

• JavaScript enablement is user-configurable.

• Third-party cookie handling is under user control.

• Content security measures can be adjusted in the app's settings.

• Web content is viewed through an in-app browser by default, with the option to open in an external browser.

Data Security

• All local storage is encrypted using platform-standard encryption.

• API keys are securely stored in your device's protected storage.

• No data transmission occurs between the app and our servers.

• All network connections use HTTPS encryption.

User Rights and Control

You have full control over:

• News sources you use.

• AI services you enable.

• How content is cached and stored.

• Security and privacy settings.

• Data clearing and cache management.

Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 6, and no data is knowingly collected from children under this age.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through app updates.

Additional Features and Considerations

Memory Management

• Control memory usage with settings for:

  • Cache enabling/disabling.

  • Automatic cache clearing.

  • Resource loading optimization.

  • Incognito mode for private browsing.

Content Processing

• All content processing is performed locally on your device.

• AI summarization and analysis use configured AI service providers.

• Content is not permanently stored unless explicitly cached by the user.

Security Features

• Built-in ad-blocking capabilities (in development).

• Configurable JavaScript and cookie settings.

• SSL/TLS encryption for all network requests.

Accessibility and Performance

• Disable Markdown rendering for improved performance.

• Customize font sizes and button layouts.

• Throttle API requests as needed.

• Configure polling intervals for content updates.