Dot 1 News (“Dot 1,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as a mission-driven news and commentary platform committed to truth, ethical journalism, and public understanding. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Dot 1 News mobile application (the “App”).
By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Contents
- Categories of personal data collected
- Apple “Data Safety” disclosure
- Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
- Use of information
- Editorial scoring & non-profiling notice
- Data sharing & disclosure
- Data retention
- User rights
- Children’s privacy
- Security safeguards
- International transfers
- Policy updates
- Contact information
01Categories of personal data collected
Apple Data Safety: “Data Collected.”
A. Data you may provide voluntarily
- Email address (if account features or contact forms are enabled)
- Display name or username (if applicable)
- Communications you send to us (feedback, inquiries)
B. Data collected automatically
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- Anonymous usage data (article views, session duration)
- Crash logs and performance diagnostics
- IP address (used transiently for security and analytics)
C. Data explicitly NOT collected
Dot 1 News does not collect:
- Precise location
- Contacts
- Photos, audio, or files
- Financial or payment information
- Biometric identifiers
- Health data
- Sensitive personal identifiers
02Apple App Store “Data Safety” disclosure summary
Data collected
- ✓Contact Info (email, if provided)
- ✓Diagnostics (crash logs, performance data)
Data usage
- App functionality
- Analytics
- Security and fraud prevention
Data linking
- Contact info may be linked to a user only if an account exists
- Diagnostics data is not linked to user identity
Tracking
- ✕No cross-app tracking
- ✕No third-party advertising tracking
- ✕No data broker sharing
Apple definition of tracking: Not performed.
03Legal basis for processing (GDPR — Article 6)
Dot 1 News processes personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — when you voluntarily provide information
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — app security, performance, editorial integrity
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — compliance with applicable laws
We do not process personal data for automated decision-making or profiling under Article 22.
04Use of information
Your information is used strictly to:
- Operate and maintain the App
- Improve stability and performance
- Respond to user communications
- Protect platform integrity
- Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
Dot 1 News does not sell or monetize personal data.
05Editorial scoring & non-profiling notice
Dot 1 News applies a proprietary Four-Lens Content Scoring Model:
- Biblical Alignment
- Prophetic Significance
- Source Credibility
- Humanities Impact
These scores:
- Are editorial judgments, not algorithmic profiling
- Are not personalized
- Do not rely on user behavior or identity
- Do not constitute automated decision-making under GDPR
06Data sharing & disclosure
We may share limited data with:
- Infrastructure and hosting providers
- Security and analytics vendors (privacy-compliant)
All third parties are contractually bound to:
- Use data only as instructed
- Maintain confidentiality
- Comply with applicable data protection laws
We do not share data with advertisers or data brokers.
07Data retention
Personal data is retained:
- Only as long as necessary for the stated purposes
- Or as required by law
Users may request deletion at any time.
08User rights
GDPR (EEA / UK users)
You have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15)
- Rectification (Art. 16)
- Erasure (Art. 17)
- Restriction (Art. 18)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Objection (Art. 21)
CCPA / CPRA (California residents)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request deletion
- Correct inaccurate information
- Opt out of sale or sharing (note: Dot 1 News does not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Authorized agent requests: Permitted with verification.
09Children’s privacy
Dot 1 News does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (COPPA). If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
10Security safeguards
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No system is 100% secure; use is at your own risk.
11International transfers
Data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards consistent with GDPR Chapter V.
12Policy updates
Changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13Contact information
Legal footnotes & protections
Journalism & free expression protection
Dot 1 News operates under protections afforded to journalistic and expressive activity, including:
- First Amendment protections (U.S.)
- GDPR Article 85 (Freedom of Expression and Information)
- State-level shield laws, where applicable
Editorial judgments and scoring constitute protected speech, not commercial profiling.
Nonprofit / mission-driven consideration
Where applicable, Dot 1 News aligns with nonprofit and public-interest standards emphasizing:
- Minimal data collection
- Public education
- Ethical reporting
- Non-commercial intent
No automated legal effect
No decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects are made solely by automated processing.
Plain-language summary
- We collect very little data
- We do not track you
- We do not sell your information
- We protect editorial independence
- We respect your legal rights