Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Welcome to Jamaican News ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the App collects, uses, and protects information when you use our services.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
The App itself does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to read news.
Depending on how you use the App, information may be collected automatically by third-party services used within the App.
This information may include:
Device type
Operating system
App version
IP address
Country or region
Language settings
Advertising identifiers
Crash reports
Diagnostic information
App usage statistics
Advertising
The App displays advertisements using Google AdMob.
Google and its advertising partners may collect information to:
Display relevant advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Prevent fraud
Improve advertising services
Information collected may include:
Advertising ID
Device information
Approximate location
IP address
App interactions
Ad performance data
For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Learn more about AdMob:
https://support.google.com/admob
Analytics
The App may collect anonymous usage information to improve performance and user experience.
This information may include:
App crashes
Performance metrics
Device information
Screen usage
General diagnostics
This data is used only to improve the App.
News Content
The App displays news articles from publicly available news publishers.
Copyright remains with the original publishers.
The App does not claim ownership of any third-party news content displayed within the application.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Third-party services such as Google AdMob may use cookies, mobile identifiers, or similar technologies to personalize advertisements and measure performance.
Permissions
Depending on your device and the features you use, the App may request permissions such as:
Internet access
Network state
Notifications (if enabled)
Storage access (only when necessary for features such as downloads or sharing)
The App requests only permissions required for its intended functionality.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared only with trusted third-party providers that help operate the App, including:
Google AdMob
Google services
Apple
Expo (if applicable)
Crash reporting providers (if enabled)
These providers process information according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
The App generally does not store personal information.
Third-party providers may retain information according to their own policies and legal obligations.
Your Choices
You may:
Reset your device advertising identifier
Limit ad personalization in your device settings
Disable notifications through your device settings
Uninstall the App at any time
Depending on your location, you may also have rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so appropriate steps can be taken.
If your app is intended for children, you'll need a different privacy policy and AdMob configuration.
International Users
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own.
By using the App, you consent to the transfer of information as described in this Privacy Policy where permitted by applicable law.
Third-Party Links
News articles may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the right to know, access, delete, or correct certain personal information and, where applicable, to opt out of certain data processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, processing of your personal information will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Where required, we will seek your consent for personalized advertising or other processing activities.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date will be revised.
Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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