Privacy Policy

InSnaps : Swipe & Share Global News — Last updated: May 6, 2026

InSnaps : Swipe & Share Global News ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") is a geopolitics and world news aggregator developed by Renu Gupta. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

Summary: We collect minimal data. We use Google Sign-In for authentication, Firebase for analytics and data sync, and Google AdMob for advertising. We do not sell your personal information to anyone.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide via Google Sign-In

When you sign in with your Google account, we receive:

Sign-in is optional. You can use the App without signing in, but some features (premium subscriptions, cross-device sync of preferences) require authentication.

b) Information collected automatically

Data Purpose Stored Where
App usage analytics (screens viewed, features used, session duration) Improve the app experience Firebase Analytics (Google)
Device type, OS version, app version Crash diagnosis, compatibility Firebase Analytics
Feed scroll count, articles read, days active, shares count App engagement stats (shown to you in Settings) Device locally + Firebase Firestore (if signed in)
Notification preferences, app language, theme preference Personalize your experience Device locally + Firebase Firestore (if signed in)
Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android) Serve relevant ads via Google AdMob Google AdMob
Approximate location (city-level), only if you allow location access during onboarding Detect and save your city/country once to personalize your initial feed and local notifications Saved as preference on device + Firebase Firestore (if signed in)

c) Purchase information

If you subscribe to InSnaps Pro, purchase transactions are processed entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We receive:

We do not receive or store your payment card details, billing address, or bank information. All payment processing is handled by Apple or Google.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Storage and Security

4. Third-Party Services

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

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Analytics) Authentication, data storage, analytics firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Sign-In User authentication policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdMob Advertising policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Apple App Store / Google Play Store In-app purchases apple.com/legal/privacy / policies.google.com/privacy

5. News Content

InSnaps : Swipe & Share Global News aggregates publicly available news from RSS feeds and public APIs. We do not create, edit, or endorse the news content displayed in the App. Articles are sourced from publicly available news publishers and link to the original sources.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your data may be shared only in these circumstances:

7. Your Rights and Choices

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Data Retention

10. International Users

Your data is processed and stored on Google Firebase servers, which may be located outside your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these servers. Google Firebase complies with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request data deletion, or have any privacy concerns, contact us at: