Privacy Policy for TOLD

Last updated: March 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TOLD collects, uses, and protects data when you use the app. TOLD is designed to help users understand how news is framed across sources and regions, while keeping data collection to a minimum.

What data we collect

TOLD collects limited data necessary to provide core functionality and improve the service.

This may include:

• Email address, if the user chooses to create an account

• Anonymous identifiers used to distinguish sessions or interactions

• Usage data, such as feature interaction and navigation patterns

Creating an account is optional. Users can browse content without signing in.

How data is used

Collected data is used only to:

• Enable account-related functionality, such as authentication and account recovery

• Provide and maintain core app functionality

• Improve performance, stability, and usability

• Understand aggregated usage patterns

Email addresses are used solely for account-related purposes. They are not used for marketing, advertising, or profiling.

Data sharing

TOLD does not sell personal data. Personal data is not shared with third parties for advertising or tracking purposes.

Any analytics used are limited to aggregated, non-identifiable information and are used only to improve the service.

External content

TOLD links to external news sources. When you access external websites through TOLD, their own privacy policies apply. TOLD does not control or collect data from external websites.

User choices

You may use TOLD without creating an account.

If you choose to create an account or provide input, any associated data is handled securely and used only for the purposes described in this policy.

Data retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to support the service, comply with legal obligations, and maintain system integrity. Data is regularly reviewed and minimized.

Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is handled, please contact us via: https://www.gaerhenas.com/told

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the app or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this page.