Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 16, 2025
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to HikayatDaily. This Privacy Policy explains how Syed Mohamad Arif Bin Sayed Mohd Ali Saipuddin ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the HikayatDaily mobile application ("App").

By using HikayatDaily, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Display name
• Date of birth

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Articles you read and interact with
• Bookmarked articles
• Notes you create (including images)
• Search queries
• App preferences (language, region, news categories)
• Notification settings

Device Information

We collect:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Push notification token (for sending notifications)
• IP address (for country detection only, not precise location)

Analytics Data

We use Firebase Analytics to collect:

• App usage patterns
• Screen views
• Feature interactions
• Crash reports and error logs

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize your news feed
• Store your notes, bookmarks, and reading history
• Send push notifications (breaking news, daily digest)
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Analyze usage trends to enhance features
• Communicate important updates about the App

Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely on Supabase servers located in South Korea (ap-northeast-2)
• All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS
• Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• We use encrypted storage for sensitive data on your device
• Access to your data is protected by Row Level Security

Third-Party Services

HikayatDaily uses the following third-party services:

Supabase

Purpose: Authentication, database, and cloud storage
Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting, push notifications, remote configuration
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Sign-In

Purpose: Optional sign-in method
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdMob

Purpose: Display advertisements
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

News API Providers

We use various news APIs (Currents API, GNews, NewsData.io, TheNewsAPI, MediaStack) to fetch news content. Your search queries may be sent to these services.

Advertising

HikayatDaily displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use data to show personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We may share data with:

• Third-party service providers (listed above) to operate the App
• Law enforcement if required by law
• In connection with a merger or acquisition (with notice)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data through the App
• Update your profile information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your notes and bookmarks
• Opt-out of push notifications

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through Settings > Account > Delete Account. This will permanently remove:

• Your profile and authentication data
• All notes and images
• Bookmarks and reading history
• Notification preferences
• All other data associated with your account

Children's Privacy

HikayatDaily is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Retention

• Account data is retained until you delete your account
• Analytics data is retained according to Firebase's retention policies
• Crash logs are retained for 90 days

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hikayatdaily.app@gmail.com

Consent

By using HikayatDaily, you consent to this Privacy Policy.