1. Introduction
Welcome to Web Story Hub (“App”, “we”, “us” or “our”). The App helps users discover visual stories made available by third-party publishers and access the publishers' websites.
This policy describes the categories of information the App may handle, how app features work, and the choices available to you. The exact data processed can depend on your device, the app version, and the services enabled at the time you use the App.
Please review this policy before using the App. If you do not agree with it, you should stop using the App.
2. Information We Handle
Web Story Hub is designed to display story and publisher information. Depending on how you use the App and its enabled features, the following categories may be processed:
Story and Publisher Information
- Story titles, descriptions, categories, dates, images, videos, and page content supplied by publishers.
- Publisher names, icons, website addresses, and story-feed information.
- Information needed to display featured stories and explore available content.
Technical Information
When the App requests content from a server or opens an external website, the relevant server or website may receive technical information such as an IP address, request time, device or browser details, and diagnostic information in accordance with its own practices.
We do not ask you to provide your name, phone number, or email address simply to browse stories. If you contact us, we will receive the information you choose to include in your message.
3. App Data & Preferences
The App may keep certain operational data on your device so features work as expected. For example, publisher-list data may be cached in the App's private internal storage for a limited period to reduce repeated requests and improve loading.
If you use the follow/subscription feature, the App may store your publisher selections so it can show content from publishers you follow. These selections are app preferences and are not the same as subscribing to a publisher's email list or paid service.
Data stored only in the App's private storage is generally removed when you clear the App's data or uninstall the App. Exact behavior can vary by Android version and app implementation.
4. Publisher Content & External Links
Story information displayed in Web Story Hub is provided by third-party publishers. The App may show publisher attribution and provide links to the publisher's original website. Publishers are responsible for their own content, websites, privacy notices, and data practices.
When you tap a publisher or open an external link, you may leave the App and interact with a third-party website. That website may collect information, use cookies or similar technologies, and apply its own terms and privacy policy. We encourage you to review those policies.
Web Story Hub does not control the privacy practices of external publishers or websites.
5. Reports & Feedback
If the App provides a report option, you may be able to select a reason such as spam, inappropriate content, copyright, misleading content, or other. The selected reason and any details you choose to submit may be processed to review the report.
Do not include sensitive personal information in a report unless it is necessary. If a report feature is handled locally or its delivery method changes, the information actually transmitted will depend on the implementation available in that app version.
6. Permissions
The App may require network access to retrieve publisher and story data. It should request other device permissions only when needed for a feature. Android lets you review and manage app permissions in your device settings.
If future versions introduce features that require additional permissions, this policy should be updated to describe those features and their data use.
7. Third-Party Services
The App may rely on hosting, content delivery, publisher endpoints, or other technical providers to retrieve and display content. Those providers may process technical information necessary to respond to requests, protect their systems, or deliver their services.
This policy does not replace the privacy policies of third-party publishers or service providers. Please consult their policies for details about their collection and use of information.
9. Data Retention
Cached story or publisher data may remain on your device for as long as needed for the App's caching and display functions, and may be refreshed or replaced. Information sent to a third party is retained according to that party's policies and settings.
If you contact us directly, we may retain your message for as long as reasonably needed to respond, maintain relevant records, or meet legal obligations.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable measures appropriate to the App's operation to help protect information under our control. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
11. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. The App may display third-party content, and publishers are responsible for the content and practices of their own websites.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us using the details below so we can assess the request and take appropriate steps where necessary.
12. Your Choices & Rights
You can stop using the App at any time and manage Android permissions through your device settings. You may also be able to clear locally stored app data or uninstall the App to remove its local data.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we hold. To make a request, contact us below. Information held by a third-party publisher must generally be requested from that publisher.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when the App's features, services, or legal requirements change. The revised policy will be published at this page, and the “Last updated” date will be changed accordingly.
Please review this page periodically so you can stay informed about how the App handles information.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests about Web Story Hub, contact us through the Contact Us page or by email.
Email: [email protected]
We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to legitimate privacy-related requests.