Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Himawari Trans collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you access or use the news application, website, services, subscriptions, notifications, and related features that we develop or operate (collectively, the “Service”).

In this Privacy Policy, “Himawari Trans,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the developer and operator of the Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you, automatically when you use the Service, and from third-party platforms or service providers.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

If you contact us, we may keep a record of your communication and any information you provide.

1.2 Account and Authentication Information

If you create an account or sign in through a third-party authentication provider, such as Google or another provider supported by the Service, we may receive certain information from that provider, depending on your settings and the provider’s policies.

This information may include:

We do not control the information provided by third-party login services. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

1.3 Subscription and Payment Information

Himawari Trans may offer paid subscriptions or premium features.

If you purchase a subscription through Google Play or another payment provider, your payment may be processed by that third-party platform. We generally do not receive your full payment card number or banking information.

We may receive limited transaction-related information, such as:

Payment processing, refunds, cancellations, and billing are subject to the policies of the applicable marketplace or payment provider.

1.4 Usage and Device Information

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

This information helps us operate, secure, improve, and personalize the Service.

1.5 Location Information

We may collect approximate location information, such as country, region, or city, based on your IP address or device settings.

If the Service offers location-based news or alerts, we may request access to more precise location information through your device permissions. You may enable or disable location permissions through your device settings.

1.6 Notification Information

If you enable push notifications, we may collect and use information necessary to send notifications, including:

You can manage push notification preferences through your device settings or in-app settings where available.

1.7 Cookies and Similar Technologies

If you use our website or web-based features, we and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, or similar technologies to:

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

2. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3. AI-Generated and AI-Assisted Features

Himawari Trans may use artificial intelligence technologies to generate, summarize, translate, classify, rank, recommend, or personalize news content provided through the Service.

We may use information such as your topic preferences, reading activity, location settings, language settings, and interactions with the Service to provide AI-assisted features.

AI-assisted processing may be used for:

AI-generated or AI-assisted content is not intended to serve as professional advice or factual verification. Please review our Terms of Service for more information about AI Content.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, we may share information with third parties in the circumstances described below.

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with vendors and service providers that help us operate the Service, such as:

These service providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.

4.2 App Marketplaces and Payment Platforms

If you purchase subscriptions or paid features through an app marketplace or payment provider, we may share or receive information necessary to process, verify, manage, or support your subscription.

Such platforms may include Google Play or other applicable payment providers. Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

4.3 Third-Party Content Providers and Links

The Service may display, summarize, link to, or otherwise provide access to third-party news content, websites, services, advertisements, or resources.

If you click a third-party link or interact with a third-party service, that third party may collect information from you directly. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, services, or content providers.

4.4 Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

4.5 Business Transfers

We may share or transfer information in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, corporate restructuring, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar business transaction.

If such a transfer occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information remains subject to appropriate privacy protections.

4.6 Aggregated or De-Identified Information

We may use and share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. For example, we may share general usage statistics, content trends, or performance metrics.

5. Advertising and Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Service and to improve its features, content, and performance.

Depending on the version of the Service and your region, we may also work with advertising or measurement partners. These partners may collect information through cookies, SDKs, device identifiers, or similar technologies.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before using certain advertising or tracking technologies. You may also be able to limit tracking through your device or browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our rights.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason we collected it. For example:

When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or de-identify it.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for activity under your account.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to:

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@univerfeeds.com.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Some requests may be limited by applicable law, security requirements, or our legitimate business needs.

9. Notification and Communication Preferences

You may control certain communications from us.

9.1 Push Notifications

You can enable or disable push notifications through your device settings or application settings where available.

9.2 Email Communications

If we send marketing or promotional emails, you may unsubscribe using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.

Even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you service-related messages, such as account notices, subscription updates, security alerts, or legal notices.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13, or the minimum legal age required in their jurisdiction.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable minimum age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@univerfeeds.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Himawari Trans may operate the Service from, and process your information in, countries other than the country where you are located.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate safeguards to protect your information when it is transferred internationally.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your place of residence, including Singapore and other locations where our service providers operate.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, content, advertisements, or services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to such signals, we may not respond to them.

You may still manage certain tracking technologies through your browser settings, device settings, or consent tools where available.

14. Regional Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under local laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation, the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or other privacy laws.

Where applicable, we will process your personal information in accordance with relevant legal requirements.

If you are located in a jurisdiction that provides specific privacy rights, you may contact us at support@univerfeeds.com to exercise those rights.

15. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law requires us to identify a legal basis for processing personal information, we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make material changes, we may notify you through the Service, by email, or by other reasonable means. The updated Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date stated at the top unless otherwise specified.

Your continued use of the Service after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means that you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, complaints, or privacy-related concerns, please contact Himawari Trans at:

Email: support@univerfeeds.com