Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Current Affairs App ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Full Name - Used to personalize your experience
• Email Address - Used for account identification and authentication
• Password - Stored securely using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Quiz scores and progress
• Saved news articles and editorials
• Last activity date and login streak
• App usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app functionality
• Authenticate your account and ensure security
• Track your quiz progress and learning streaks
• Personalize your content preferences
• Improve our services and user experience

Data Security

Password Security

• All passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing algorithm
• Passwords are never stored in plain text
• We cannot recover or view your actual password

Data Transmission

• All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted connections)
• We use industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption
• Your data is protected during transmission between your device and our servers

Server Security

• Our servers use secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Database access is restricted and logged

Data Storage and Retention

• Your account data is stored on secure servers
• Quiz results and saved content are retained as long as your account is active
• You can request account deletion at any time

Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

News Content Sources

All news content in this app is aggregated from the following independent third-party news sources:

• The Hindu - via RSS feed (https://www.thehindu.com)
• NewsAPI - news aggregation service that provides content from multiple sources
• GNews - news API service aggregating from various publishers
• Indian Express - via publicly available content (https://indianexpress.com)
• Times of India - via publicly available content (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Economic Times - via publicly available content (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com)
• Business Standard - via publicly available content (https://www.business-standard.com)
• Hindustan Times - via publicly available content (https://www.hindustantimes.com)

For OFFICIAL information regarding government examinations, users must refer directly to the respective official government websites:

• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): https://www.upsc.gov.in
• Staff Selection Commission (SSC): https://ssc.gov.in
• Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS): https://www.ibps.in
• Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
• Government of India Portal: https://www.india.gov.in

We do not claim ownership of news content. All news content belongs to the respective publishers. We aggregate publicly available news for educational purposes only.

Third-Party Services

OpenAI API (for translations and quiz generation)

• We use OpenAI's API to generate translations and quiz questions
• No personal user data is sent to OpenAI
• Only content data (news articles) is processed

No Analytics or Advertising

• We do not use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• We do not serve advertisements
• We do not track you across other apps or websites

Data Sharing

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing purposes
• Share your information with social media platforms

We may share information only if:

• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary to protect our rights or safety
• With your explicit consent

Cookies and Tracking

• Our app uses session tokens (JWT) for authentication only
• We use CAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse
• We do not use tracking cookies or third-party tracking

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice in the app (if applicable)

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

1. Investigate the incident immediately
2. Take steps to secure the breach
3. Notify affected users via email within 72 hours
4. Provide guidance on protective measures

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located in India. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• Consent - You provide consent when creating an account
• Contract - Processing is necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interests - To improve and secure our services

Your GDPR Rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification (update your data)
• Right to erasure (delete your account)
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)

Consent

By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.