Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Local Guru News ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile news application ("App") or related services ("Service").

By accessing or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Terms with capitalized first letters have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether terms appear in singular or plural.

1.2 Definitions

  • Application: The Local Guru News mobile app.
  • Company: Local Guru News, headquartered in Telangana, India.
  • Country: India
  • Device: Any device used to access the App (e.g., smartphone, tablet).
  • Personal Data: Information that can identify an individual (e.g., name, email).
  • Service: The Local Guru News app and its related features.
  • Service Provider: Third-party partners who assist in delivering our services.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected technical and usage information.
  • You: The user of the App or Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

To personalize and enhance your news experience, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location data (if permitted)

2.2 Usage Data

We may collect Usage Data automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Device type and identifiers
  • Operating system and version
  • Browser type and version (if applicable)
  • Pages viewed and time spent on articles

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver personalized news and content
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Manage your user profile or preferences
  • Send you notifications and updates
  • Send promotional content (only with your consent)
  • Detect and prevent security or technical issues

4. Sharing Your Information

  • With Service Providers: To support app functionality and analytics.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal requirements or enforce our policies.
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer.
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined here or as required by law.

6. Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your jurisdiction. We ensure your data is treated securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights and Data Deletion

  • Accessing your account settings (if available)
  • Contacting us directly at the phone number below

We may retain certain data for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware, we will delete such data promptly.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure, and you use the App at your own risk.

10. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated through the App or via email. Continued use indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

  • Mail : support@localguru.in

13. Delete Your Account

  • Go to your account settings in the App (if available) and choose the "Delete Account" option.
  • Or contact us directly via support@localguru.in to request account deletion.

Once your request is verified, your account and personal data will be permanently removed, except where retention is required for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.