JUST NOW PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy – Just Now
Effective Date: 12-11-2025
Last Updated: 12-11-2025
Welcome to Just Now (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We value 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 the Just Now mobile application (“App”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our app:
a) Information You Provide
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Account Information: If you sign in (e.g., with Google), we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (as provided by your sign-in method).
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User Content: Any comments, opinions, or text you post within the app.
b) Automatically Collected Information
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Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and app version.
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Usage Data: App interactions such as viewed news, likes, comments, or time spent in app.
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Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase to help understand user behavior and app performance.
c) Third-Party Data
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We use public News APIs (e.g., NewsAPI.org) to display current news headlines and summaries.
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We do not control or modify the data received from these sources, but we display proper attribution (source name and link).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Display relevant and up-to-date news content.
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Personalize your app experience (e.g., showing global, national, or local news).
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Allow you to post comments and opinions.
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Improve app performance, security, and usability.
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Communicate important updates or support messages.
We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
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Your data (including comments and user info) is securely stored in Firebase Firestore, hosted by Google Cloud.
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We implement encryption and access control to prevent unauthorized access.
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While we take reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
4. Data Retention
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News content is automatically refreshed and replaced every 24 hours.
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User comments and accounts are retained until you delete your account or request removal.
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We may retain minimal information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following cases:
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With Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for hosting, analytics, and authentication.
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For Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request.
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With Your Consent: If you choose to share news or comments externally (e.g., via social media).
We do not disclose your information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Access, update, or delete your account information at any time.
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Delete your comments within the app.
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Request complete data deletion by emailing us at contact@crowdbuzz.in.
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Disable notifications or permissions through your device settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
The app is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
Our app may display links to external news websites or sources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted in the app with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the app after updates means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
CrowdBuzz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Email: contact@crowdbuzz.in
Website: https://crowdbuzz.in