Privacy Policy for StockNews
Last Updated: November 2, 2025
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Introduction
Welcome to StockNews. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
- Name and Email Address: Collected via Apple Sign-In for authentication purposes
- User ID: Unique identifier created when you sign in
App Usage Data
- Watchlist Data: Stocks you add to your personal watchlist
- Stock Preferences: Your search history and frequently viewed stocks
- App Analytics: How you interact with the app to improve our services
- Device Type: iPhone/iPad model and iOS version
- Advertising ID: Used by Google AdMob for ad personalization (with your consent)
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our stock tracking services
- Personalization: To personalize your experience and save your watchlist
- Authentication: To securely identify you using Apple Sign-In
- Advertising: To show you relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our app and improve functionality
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Apple Sign-In
- Purpose: Secure authentication
- Data Collected: Name, email address (optional)
- Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy
Google Firebase
- Purpose: Data storage and authentication
- Data Collected: User profile, watchlist data
- Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy
Google AdMob
- Purpose: Advertising
- Data Collected: Advertising ID, device info, ad interaction data
- Privacy Policy: AdMob Privacy Policy
Yahoo Finance
- Purpose: Stock market data
- Data Collected: API requests (no personal data)
- Privacy Policy: Yahoo Privacy Policy
Finnhub
- Purpose: Company financial data
- Data Collected: API requests (no personal data)
- Privacy Policy: Finnhub Privacy Policy
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure Authentication: We use Apple Sign-In, which never exposes your password to us
- Firebase Security: Your data is protected by Firebase security rules
- No Data Selling: We never sell your personal information to third parties
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access and Correction
- You can access your profile information within the app
- You can update your name and email through your Apple ID settings
Data Deletion
- You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the Profile screen
- Deleted data cannot be recovered
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
- You can limit ad tracking in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- You can reset your advertising identifier in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising
Data Portability
- You can request a copy of your data by contacting us
6. Children’s Privacy
StockNews is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
7. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active
- Watchlist Data: Retained until you delete it or delete your account
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and aggregated; retained for up to 2 years
- Deleted Accounts: All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in servers located in various countries, including the United States, through our use of Firebase. By using StockNews, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Showing an in-app notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:
- Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: changminc66@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
13. Disclaimer
Please note that StockNews provides stock market information for educational purposes only. This is not investment advice. All investment decisions are your responsibility. Please read our full Disclaimer within the app.
14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., personalized advertising)
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide the services you requested
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our app, preventing fraud)
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
Summary
At StockNews, we:
- ✅ Only collect data necessary for app functionality
- ✅ Use secure, industry-standard authentication (Apple Sign-In)
- ✅ Encrypt all data in transit
- ✅ Give you full control over your data
- ✅ Never sell your personal information
- ✅ Respect your privacy choices
Thank you for trusting StockNews with your stock tracking needs!
This privacy policy was last updated on November 2, 2025.