Your Privacy & Right to Erasure: In accordance with Google Play Developer Policies, the European Union GDPR (Article 17), California CCPA/CPRA, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, you have the absolute right to permanently delete your account, authentication records, and associated application data.
App & Developer Identification
How to Delete Your Account
You can delete your account and data through either of the following two convenient methods:
Method 1: Inside the NewsDhara App
Fastest and fully automated deletion directly on your Android phone.
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1Open the NewsDhara app on your device.
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2Tap on the Profile tab on the bottom navigation bar.
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3Scroll down to Account Settings and tap Delete Account.
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4Confirm in the dialog. Your profile, bookmarks, and auth credentials will be purged immediately.
Method 2: Web Deletion Request
Use this form if you have uninstalled the app or prefer web-based execution.
Deletion Request Received!
Your account deletion request for has been logged.
All associated server database records will be permanently purged within 24 to 48 business hours. A confirmation notification will be dispatched to your email.
Types of Data Deleted vs. Retained
We believe in total transparency. Below is an exhaustive breakdown of what happens to your data upon account deletion:
| Data Category | Specific Data Elements | Deletion Status | Processing Timeline |
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| Account & Profile Credentials | Name, email address, profile picture URL, Google OAuth identifier, Firebase Auth UID, password hash (if email account). | Permanently Erased | Immediate (App) / 24-48h (Web) |
| User Interactions & Activity | Saved bookmarks, read history, article likes, article comments, support ticket history. | Permanently Erased | Immediate (App) / 24-48h (Web) |
| Rewards & Gamification | Reward points balance, ad-free access timer expiration, daily streak counters. | Permanently Erased | Immediate (App) / 24-48h (Web) |
| Device & Push Notification Tokens | Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) push tokens, anonymous device installation identifier. | Unlinked & Purged | Immediate |
| Aggregated Anonymous Metrics | Non-personal aggregated article view counts (e.g. Total views = 1420), overall platform readership analytics. | Anonymized | Stripped of all user identity |
| Security & Anti-Abuse Logs | Standard web server access and firewall logs (kept temporarily to comply with statutory anti-fraud and cyber laws). | Auto-Purged | Rotated and purged every 30 to 90 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my bookmarks or reward points after deleting my account?
No. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. Once your profile is removed from our database and Firebase Authentication servers, previously accumulated points, bookmarks, and preferences cannot be restored.
Can I still use the NewsDhara app without an account?
Yes! NewsDhara fully supports Guest Mode. You can freely read Marathi news, check live weather, view daily quotes, and share articles without creating an account.
How can I contact the Data Protection Officer directly?
You can write directly to our Data Protection Officer at support@sbsphere.online or call +91 96865 38569.