Privacy Policy for Derut News
Effective Date: September 20, 2026
Derut News ("Derut News," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information of users of the Derut News mobile application ("the App").
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use Derut News, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
By using Derut News, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Derut News may collect information necessary to provide, maintain, improve, and secure the App.
Information You Provide
Depending on the features available in the App, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
Your name
Email address
Profile information
Comments or other content you submit
Information you provide when contacting us
You are not required to provide personal information simply to read news articles unless a particular feature requires it.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use Derut News, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically, including:
Device type and model
Android operating system version
App version
IP address
Advertising identifier
General location information derived from your IP address
Language and country settings
App usage information
News articles or sections viewed
Interaction with advertisements
Crash reports and diagnostic information
This information may be collected by Derut News or by third-party services used by the App.
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Provide and operate Derut News
Deliver news articles and other content
Personalize content where applicable
Improve the App and user experience
Understand how users interact with the App
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Diagnose crashes and technical problems
Send notifications about new articles, breaking news, or other App-related information
Display advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Respond to user inquiries and support requests
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
3. Advertising and Google AdMob
Derut News may use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the App.
Google and its advertising partners may collect and process information such as:
Advertising identifiers
Device information
IP address
Approximate location
Information about advertisements displayed or interacted with
App usage information
Depending on applicable laws and your consent choices, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.
Google may use information to provide, personalize, measure, and improve advertising.
For more information about Google's privacy practices:
You can also manage advertising and privacy settings through your Android device and Google account.
4. Analytics and Crash Reporting
Derut News may use services such as Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to understand App usage and identify technical problems.
These services may collect information such as:
Device information
App version
Operating system
App interactions
Usage statistics
Crash information
Diagnostic information
We use this information to improve the reliability, performance, and functionality of Derut News.
For information about Firebase privacy practices:
5. Push Notifications
If you enable notifications, Derut News may send notifications relating to:
Breaking news
New articles
Important news updates
App announcements
Other content or services offered through Derut News
You can disable notifications at any time through your Android device settings.
6. News Content and External Websites
Derut News may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
When you click an external link and leave Derut News, you are subject to the privacy policy and terms of the external website.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.
Information may be shared with or processed by service providers when necessary to operate the App, including providers of:
Advertising services
Analytics services
Cloud hosting
Authentication
Crash reporting
Push notifications
Security and technical infrastructure
These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual or legal requirements.
We may also disclose information where required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, or the security of the App.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Information that is no longer required may be deleted or anonymized.
10. Children's Privacy
Derut News is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us at the email address provided below.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including rights to:
Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Object to certain types of processing
Request information about how your information is used
You may also control certain permissions through your Android device settings, including notifications, advertising preferences, and other application permissions.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.
12. International Data Processing
Some third-party service providers used by Derut News may process or store information in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Derut News, our services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Derut News, please contact us:
App Name: Derut News
Developer: Derutron
Email: derutron@gmail.com
Country: Nigeria
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
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