Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Radius News ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use The Radius News mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Account Information
We collect your first name, last name, email address, and mobile number when you register for an account.
b) Location Data
We collect your approximate location to display locally relevant news and community reports. Location access requires your explicit consent and can be revoked at any time from your device settings.
c) User-Generated Content
Any posts, comments, images, or reports you submit through the App are stored on our servers.
d) Device and Usage Data
We collect anonymised usage analytics (such as feature interactions and crash reports) to improve the App. This data cannot identify you individually.
e) Payment Information
If you create advertisements, payment is processed by Razorpay. We do not store your card or bank details — they are handled solely by Razorpay under their own privacy policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver locally relevant news and community content
- Send verification codes (OTP) and account notifications
- Moderate and review user-generated content for safety
- Process advertisement payments
- Respond to your support requests
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only with:
- Service Providers: Supabase (database and authentication), Amazon Web Services (content moderation), OpenAI (AI-assisted content review), Razorpay (payments), and Google Firebase/Expo (push notifications). All providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or any competent authority under Indian law.
- Safety: We may disclose data to prevent fraud, abuse, or harm to users or the public.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will retain your account data (including username, posts, and engagement history) for 12 months for auditing and security purposes before permanently deleting it, except where retention is required by applicable law.
5. Your Rights
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Nominate a person to exercise your rights on your behalf
- Withdraw consent for location access at any time via your device settings
- Grieve any processing of your data by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@theradiusnews.com
6. Children's Privacy
The App is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data may contact us at support@theradiusnews.com.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS) and secure credential storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of Razorpay, Google Firebase, and other providers we work with. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
9. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are:
Grievances will be acknowledged within 48 hours and resolved within 30 days of receipt.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
The Radius News
Email: support@theradiusnews.com
Website: www.theradiusnews.com