Privacy Policy

1. Overview

EditionYou is a news-based social application that allows users to follow news content and discuss it with approved friends. We respect user privacy and collect only the data necessary to operate and improve the service.

2. Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the app, we may collect:

• Contact information:
  • Email address (optional)
  • Phone number (required to enable social features such as friend connections and messaging)
• User-provided profile information:
  • First name and last name (not required to be real names)
• Account identifiers (such as a unique user ID)
• Content you choose to share (messages and news-related discussions)
• Technical data (such as device type, OS version, and app diagnostics)

3. How We Use Data

• To create and manage user accounts
• To enable friend connections and private messaging
• To deliver optional email-based news summaries and updates
• To maintain security and prevent abuse
• To improve app performance and reliability

4. Messaging and Social Features

Private messages can only be exchanged between users who have explicitly approved each other as friends. Messaging is limited to discussions related to news content. There are no public chat rooms or anonymous messaging features.

5. Email Communications

Users may optionally subscribe to various email-delivered news summaries and updates through the app.

• Email subscriptions are optional and can be managed or canceled by the user
• Email addresses are used solely for delivering selected content and service-related communication
• EditionYou does not sell or rent email addresses to third parties

6. Children’s Privacy

EditionYou is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell user data. Data may be shared only when necessary:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To enforce our policies
• With trusted service providers strictly for app operation

8. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

Account and Data Deletion

Users can delete their account and all associated personal data directly within the app.

• Account deletion is available in the app under Settings → Delete account.
• Deleting an account permanently removes the user account and associated personal data, unless retention is required by law.
• If a user is unable to access the app, account deletion requests can also be submitted by contacting info@editionyou.com .

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact us at:
info@editionyou.com