At newshunt.io, we respect your privacy and your right to control your personal data. This Data Deletion Policy explains how registered users can request deletion of their account and what happens to their data once a deletion request is submitted.

1. How Users Can Request Account Deletion

Registered users can request deletion of their account and personal data through any of the following methods:

a. In-App / Website Request

From within account settings, users can request account deletion directly from the “Delete Account” option.

b. Email Request

Users may send a deletion request to:

• Email: info@newshunt.io
• Subject: Account Deletion Request – Newshunt.io

Required Info:

• Full Name
• Registered Email Address
• Reason for deletion (optional)

2. What Data Will Be Deleted

Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will permanently delete or anonymize the following user data:

• Account profile information (name, email, username, profile details)
• Saved preferences, reading history, bookmarks
• Any content the user submitted that can be removed without affecting system integrity
• Authentication tokens and login records
• Associated metadata that identifies the user
• Non-personal data, including aggregated or anonymized analytical data, may be retained because it cannot identify the user.

3. What Data We May Retain Temporarily

• We may retain certain information when legally required or for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:
• Transaction records (if applicable)
• Logs required for security, fraud prevention, and system integrity
• Data necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., tax, legal investigations)
• This retained data is never used for marketing or profiling.

4. Deletion Timeframe

Once a verified deletion request is submitted:

• Account is deactivated immediately.
• Data deletion is completed within 30 days.
• In case of legal or technical delays, the process may take up to 90 days, and users will be notified accordingly.

5. Irreversibility of Deletion

After your account and data are deleted:

• The process cannot be undone.
• You will need to create a new account if you want to use Newshunt.io again.

6. Third-Party Services

• If Newshunt.io integrates with third-party services (analytics tools, authentication providers, cloud storage, etc.), user-related data stored on such platforms will also be deleted or anonymized according to their respective deletion schedules.

7. Contact Information

For any questions related to account Deletion or Privacy:

• Email: info@newshunt.io
• Website: https://newshunt.io
• Subject: Privacy Inquiry
• Short Version (for app store or quick link)
• Data Deletion Request (Newshunt.io)
• Users can request deletion of all personal data by emailing info@newshunt.io with their registered email address.
• All personal information is permanently deleted within 30 days.