QuickFeed Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

QuickFeed, a company located in France ("we," "our," or "us"), is the data controller for your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application (the "Service"), which aggregates news article headlines, publication dates, and links to news sites from various global sources.

For any questions, contact us at alboucher@quickfeed.info.

2. Data Collected

We collect the following types of data:

Search Data

News search queries you perform in the application are temporarily cached to improve performance and functionality of the Service. This data is not linked to personal identifiers, as the Service does not offer user accounts.

Technical Data

We automatically collect information about your device and use of the Service, including your IP address, device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., Android advertising ID), and usage data (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit). This data helps us analyze trends, administer the Service, and ensure its security.

Subscription Data

If you subscribe to our premium features via Google Play Billing System, we collect information necessary to manage your subscription, such as purchase tokens or your Google account identifier. Payment information (e.g., credit card details) is handled by Google and is not stored by us. Please consult Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, political opinions) or information about criminal convictions.

3. Data Usage

We use your personal data for the following purposes, based on the following legal bases:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Provide and improve the Service	Legitimate interest (operation and optimization of the Service)
Manage premium subscriptions	Performance of subscription contract
Analyze performance and ensure security	Legitimate interest (analysis and protection of the Service)
Comply with legal obligations	Legal obligation

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Third parties providing services on our behalf, such as Google for payment processing, hosting or analytics services (e.g., Firebase Analytics, if used). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose your data to competent authorities.

5. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Search data	30 minutes
Technical data	As long as necessary for analytics and security
Subscription data	During subscription period and in accordance with legal obligations (up to 5 years for tax reasons)

6. User Rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Obtain a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain cases.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Consent withdrawal: If processing is based on consent (not applicable here).

To exercise these rights, contact us at alboucher@quickfeed.info. We may ask you to verify your identity. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).

7. Tracking Technologies

The Service may use cookie-like technologies, such as local storage or device identifiers, to improve your experience.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, please obtain parental consent before using the Service.

10. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

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