Privacy Policy – STOP News

Last updated: July 16, 2025

STOP News respects your privacy. This privacy policy describes what data we collect, why we do it, and how we treat it, in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

1. Data Controller

The data controller is:
UNIMUSIC SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA SEMPLIFICATA
Legal address: Via Roma, 292, Torri di Quartesolo, Vicenza
Email: info@stopnews.app

2. What data we collect

We collect the following categories of data:

• Personal data provided by the user: name, surname, email (upon registration).
• Technical data: IP address, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
• Usage data: interactions with the app, content read, crash logs.

3. Purpose of processing

Your data is processed to:

• Enable user account creation and management
• Display personalized content and advertising (via Google AdMob)
• Analyze and improve app performance (with tools like Firebase, Google Analytics, Sentry)
• Send you notifications (via OneSignal) and transactional communications (via Postmark)
• Ensure proper technical functioning of the app

4. Cookies and similar technologies

STOP News uses cookies and similar technologies exclusively for technical purposes and to ensure proper service functionality.

5. Legal basis for processing

Personal data processing occurs:

• Based on consent (art. 6, par. 1, lett. a GDPR) for marketing and notification purposes
• To perform a contract or pre-contractual measures (lett. b)
• To comply with legal obligations (lett. c)
• For the controller's legitimate interest (lett. f), for example in case of abuse detection or legal defense

6. Sharing with third parties

Data may be shared with:

• Google AdMob, for advertising
• Firebase, Google Analytics, Sentry, for analytics and crash reports
• OneSignal, for push notifications
• Postmark, for transactional emails

All providers operate in compliance with privacy regulations and, where required, have been appointed as data processors.

7. Data retention

Data is stored on servers located in Europe (Ergonet, Italy). Personal data is retained for the time necessary for the indicated purposes or according to legal obligations.

8. User rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or update data
• Request account deletion
• Limit or object to processing
• Obtain data portability
• Revoke consent at any time

To exercise your rights, write to: [privacy contact email]

9. Minors

The app is intended for users of all ages. However, if you are under 14 years old, parental or guardian consent is required.

10. Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy may be updated. In case of significant changes, you will be informed via the app or email.

Contact

For any questions or requests, you can contact us at:
📧 info@stopnews.app