Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 30, 2026 · Effective: May 30, 2026

Summary We collect minimal data needed to operate the app. We do not sell your personal information. You can use Newslang anonymously without creating an account.

1. Who we are

Newslang ("the App", "we", "us", "our") is an English language learning application owned and operated by Ömer Yıldız, based in Istanbul, Türkiye. You can reach us at gerrjob@gmail.com.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Account information

If you create an account using Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we receive:

If you choose to use Newslang anonymously, no personal account information is collected. A temporary anonymous identifier is created to save your reading progress on your device.

2.2 Usage data

We collect information about how you interact with the App:

2.3 Device information

We automatically collect:

2.4 Information we do NOT collect

We do not collect: precise location data, contacts, photos, microphone audio, health or fitness data, financial information, browsing history outside the App, or biometric data.

3. How we use your information

We use your information for the following purposes:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to train AI models.

4. Third-party services

Newslang uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

ServicePurposeData shared
Firebase (Google)Authentication, database, hostingUser ID, email, app usage
Google AdMobAdvertising in free versionIDFA (only with consent)
Google Cloud TTSAudio narration generationArticle text only (server-side, not user data)
Anthropic (Claude API)News content adaptationOriginal news text only (server-side, not user data)
Expo Push ServicePush notification deliveryDevice push token
RevenueCatSubscription managementAnonymous purchase events
UnsplashArticle imagesNone (one-way image fetching)

5. Data retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

6. Your rights

Depending on your location (EU, UK, Türkiye, California, etc.), you may have the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, email us at gerrjob@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.

7. Children's privacy

Newslang is rated 13+ on the App Store. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. International data transfers

Your data is processed on servers located in the United States (Google Cloud / Firebase). We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful mechanisms to transfer data internationally in compliance with GDPR, KVKK, and similar laws.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, Firebase security rules, encrypted storage, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe.

10. Cookies and tracking

Newslang is a mobile app and does not use traditional web cookies. We use:

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:

13. Related documents

Please also review our Terms of Use, which governs your use of the App and includes important information about subscriptions.