Agnisiragu ("we", "us", "our") operates the Agnisiragu News mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the App.
1. Information We Collect
Account information: phone number, name, and OTP verification data used for login.
Content you submit: photos, videos, voice notes, and text submitted by reporters for news articles.
Device information: device type, operating system, and app usage data for analytics and crash reporting.
Location information: approximate location, if permitted by you, to show relevant local news.
Push notification tokens: to deliver breaking news alerts.
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide, operate, and maintain the App.
To verify reporter identity and publish submitted news content.
To personalize news content and send notifications.
To process rewards and payouts for reporters (via Razorpay).
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or policy violations.
3. Voice and Media Processing
Voice notes submitted by reporters are processed using OpenAI Whisper to convert speech to text. Submitted content is also checked using automated moderation tools before being reviewed by our editorial team.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers strictly to operate the App, including:
Cloud storage and hosting providers (AWS S3, Cloudflare)