KhabarX ("App", "we", "our", "us"), owned and operated by Srikanth Chennupati, is a news and citizen-reporting mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect user information.
A. Personal Information
B. Authentication Data
C. Location Data
Collected only if user grants permission: Latitude & Longitude, Accuracy & Timestamp. Used for news personalization & location-based reporting. KhabarX does not collect location in the background.
Camera — For profile photos, citizen reporting and KYC images.
Media Library — For user-selected images/videos (reports, stories, profiles).
Notifications — For breaking news and account updates.
Biometric (Fingerprint/Face) — Used only for App Lock convenience. We do NOT store biometric templates.
We do not sell or rent user data. Data may be shared with:
We implement industry-standard measures including HTTPS, secure token handling, and server-side protections. MPINs and other credentials must be stored hashed & salted on the server; biometric data is not stored by KhabarX.
Users may request account deletion, data export, profile updates, and can disable location or push permissions. Send requests to support@khabarx.com.
Khabhar X is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and any content that exploits or endangers children. This includes:
Violations result in immediate account termination and reporting to NCMEC and Indian law enforcement under the POCSO Act, 2012. To report violations, email hrcitodaynews@gmail.com with subject CHILD SAFETY REPORT or use the in-app Report button. Read our full Child Safety Standards.
We may update this policy; changes will be posted here and within the app.