Privacy Policy – Local Free News App
Last updated: 22 February 2026
Local Free News is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the Local Free News mobile application.
The app is designed to provide free local news, sport, events, and community information. It is informational in nature and does not require users to create an account or provide personal details to access content.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
The Local Free News app does not collect or request:
Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
User accounts or login credentials
Payment or billing information
Precise location data
Photos, contacts, or other personal files from your device
You can browse the app without identifying yourself.
2. Information We Collect
To operate the app and support local sponsorship, a limited amount of non-personal data is collected.
Advertising analytics
Anonymous advertisement impressions and clicks
Used to measure sponsorship performance within the app
Data is not linked to named individuals or user profiles
The app uses device-level identifiers generated by the operating system or third-party services to support app functionality such as analytics, crash reporting, and push notification delivery. These identifiers do not reveal your name or contact details and are not used for cross-app tracking.
Push notification tokens
If you choose to enable notifications, a device push token is generated
This token is used only to deliver local news and community alerts
App usage analytics
- Screen views and content interactions (e.g. articles opened)
- Used to understand how the app is used and which content is popular
- Data is anonymous and not linked to named individuals or user profiles
3. How We Use This Information
Collected information is used solely to:
Measure how sponsored content performs
Support reporting to local advertisers in aggregated form
Deliver push notifications when enabled by the user
Maintain and improve app reliability and performance
- Understand which content and features are most used to improve the app
We do not use data for behavioural profiling, cross-app tracking, or targeted advertising, and we do not share data with third-party advertising networks or data brokers.
4. Data Storage and Security
Anonymous analytics data is stored securely using Firebase.
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect data from unauthorised access.
5. Push Notifications
The app may send push notifications related to:
Breaking local news
Important community updates
Push notifications are optional. You can disable them at any time using your device’s notification settings.
6. Third-Party Services
The app relies on the following third-party services to function:
WordPress – content delivery via API
Firebase / Google Analytics – secure storage of anonymous analytics and app usage data
Expo – app infrastructure and push notification delivery
These services process data only as required to support app functionality and do not use the data for their own advertising or marketing purposes in connection with this app.
7. External Links
The app may open pages from our website within an in-app browser. When visiting the website, the website’s own privacy and cookie policies apply.
8. Children’s Privacy
Local Free News does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. The app is intended for a general audience and does not specifically target children.
9. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained only for as long as necessary to support reporting and operational needs. Data is reviewed periodically and is not retained indefinitely.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is handled, please contact:
Local Free News
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.localfreenews.co.uk