Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Kenya Breaking News ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in accordance with global data protection standards.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a functional and personalized experience, we collect the following data:

  • Personal Identifiers: Your name, email address, and profile picture when you sign in via Google Authentication.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the app, including articles read, videos watched, and bookmarks.
  • Device Information: Unique device identifiers (UID), operating system version, and performance logs for troubleshooting and analytics.
  • Ad Interactions: We may collect data on how you interact with advertisements to optimize ad relevance.

2. Data Usage & Purpose

Your data is used to:

  • Deliver and personalize the news feed based on your interests.
  • Facilitate user interactions (comments, likes, follows).
  • Monitor and improve app performance and stability.
  • Display relevant advertisements provided by third-party networks (e.g., Google AdMob).

3. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services. You have complete control over your data:

  • Account Deletion: You can permanently delete your account and all associated data directly within the app by navigating to Profile > Settings > Account > Delete Account.
  • Web Deletion Request: If you cannot access the app, you may request data deletion by emailing kenyabreakingnewske@gmail.com.
  • Immediate Removal: Upon deletion, all personal identifiers, interaction history, and favorites are purged from our primary databases within 30 days.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers who may process your data according to their own privacy policies:

  • Firebase: Backend infrastructure and database hosting.
  • Google Play Services: Core app functionality and authentication.
  • Firebase: Analytics and crash reporting.
  • Google AdMob: For serving tailored advertisements.

5. Children's Privacy

Kenya Breaking News is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

6. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact our data protection department at kenyabreakingnewske@gmail.com