Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. Introduction

NEWSCHOONG ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information: (a) Email address — provided during account registration for authentication via OTP; (b) Locale preference — your selected language for content display; (c) Newsletter preferences — your category subscription choices; (d) Usage data — anonymized analytics about how you interact with the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: (a) authenticate your identity and provide access to your account; (b) deliver personalized content in your preferred language; (c) send newsletter emails based on your subscription preferences; (d) improve and optimize the Service; (e) communicate important updates about the Service.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Convex, a cloud-based database platform. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: (a) Convex — backend database and serverless functions; (b) Resend — email delivery for OTP verification and newsletters; (c) Fly.io — application hosting. These services may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for: (a) locale preference — to remember your language selection; (b) theme preference — to remember your light/dark mode choice; (c) authentication tokens — to maintain your logged-in session. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to: (a) access your personal data; (b) correct inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of your data; (d) withdraw consent for data processing; (e) export your data in a portable format. To exercise these rights, contact us at newschoong.com@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at newschoong.com@gmail.com.