Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Root News is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our news aggregation service:

• Usage data to improve our AI summarization algorithms
• Device information for app optimization
• Reading preferences to personalize your news feed
• Crash reports to maintain app stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized news summaries
• Improve our AI algorithms and app performance
• Send important app updates and notifications
• Ensure app security and prevent abuse

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data for research purposes or with news sources to improve content quality.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure servers, and regular security audits.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request data correction or deletion
• Opt-out of data collection
• Export your data

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our app uses minimal tracking technologies to improve user experience. You can disable these in your device settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: