Privacy Policy

K-Pop News
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Introduction

Dobby Canvas ("we", "our", or "us") operates the K-Pop News mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information through Firebase services:

  1. Anonymous Usage Data
  2. App usage patterns and screen views
  3. App crashes and performance data
  4. Device type and operating system version
  5. App version and session duration
  1. Firebase Anonymous Authentication
  2. A unique anonymous user identifier
  3. No personal information is collected or stored

Information You Provide

The App does NOT require you to create an account or provide any personal information. All settings and preferences are stored locally on your device.

Payment Information

When you purchase a subscription through our App:

Subscription Data

We store the following subscription information locally on your device and in our systems:

This data is used solely to:

We do not sell or share your subscription data with third parties except as described in this policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information to:

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties.

We may share anonymous usage data with:

These services are governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Analytics and Usage Data

We collect anonymized analytics about app and subscription usage through:

Firebase Analytics (Google):

For more information: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Adjust SDK:

For more information: https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/

This analytics data helps us:

You can opt out of analytics tracking in your device settings:

Advertising

Free Users:

We display advertisements from Google AdMob in the free version of our App. AdMob may collect:

For more information: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Premium Subscribers:

If you purchase our ad removal subscription, we will:

You can reset your Advertising ID:

Data Storage and Security

Data Retention

Subscription Data:

Analytics Data:

Local App Data:

Your Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@dobby-canvas.com

For subscription billing inquiries:

Children's Privacy

Our App does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdMob

Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Adjust

Privacy Policy: https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/

Content Providers

The App displays news content from external sources. When you click on source articles, you will be directed to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

Your anonymous usage data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where Google's servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Your Consent

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Dobby Canvas