Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2024
At crowdnews, your privacy is our priority.This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you engage with our platform, including when you sign in using Google OAuth or Telegram.
1. Information We Collect
When you use crowdnews, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you register or sign in using Google OAuth or Telegram, we collect your name, email address, profile picture, and basic account information from these services.
- User Contributions: Any content you submit, such as posts, upvotes, or comments, is stored and displayed on the platform.
- Usage Data: We collect information on your interactions with the platform, including pages viewed, actions taken, and the time and date of your activities.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide and Improve Services: The personal data you provide helps us operate crowdnews and improve the user experience by delivering relevant features like quests, leaderboards, and more.
- Communications: We may use your email or Telegram handle to send announcements, updates, and promotional messages.
- Security: Your information is essential for maintaining the security of crowdnews, monitoring for fraud, and ensuring compliance with our policies.
3. Third-party Authentication
Google OAuth
When you log in using Google OAuth, crowdnews only accesses basic profile information such as your name, email address, and profile picture.This data is used solely for account creation, identification, and enhancing your user experience. crowdnews does not have access to your Google account password or any other sensitive information.
For more details on how Google handles your information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
Telegram Authentication
If you log in using Telegram, we collect basic information from your Telegram profile, including your Telegram ID, display name, and profile picture.This information is used only for authentication and to enhance your experience on the platform. crowdnews does not access your Telegram conversations or sensitive data.
For more information on how Telegram handles your data, please review Telegram’s Privacy Policy.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties.However, we may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third - party service providers who help operate crowdnews.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We use industry - standard encryption and security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100 % secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
- Access and Update Information: You can access and update your profile information at any time by logging into your account.
- Opt - Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in our emails or messages.
- Account Deletion: You can request to delete your account and personal data by contacting us at[support email].
7. Third - Party Links
crowdnews may contain links to third - party websites or services.We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.We will notify you of significant changes via crowdnews or email.
