> LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 19, 2026
This updated Privacy Policy has been consolidated to cover your entire suite of apps: AudioBrief, Telugu News App, and Current Affairs 2026. We have streamlined the language to ensure compliance with 2026 standards for GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and the DPDP Act (India).
This Privacy Policy applies to the following mobile applications (collectively referred to as "the Apps") developed and published by 8bitlog:
At 8bitlog, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This document explains how we handle information when you use our services.
The Apps are designed to function without requiring you to create an account or provide personal details.
We do not collect, store, or request your name, email address, phone number, or precise GPS location.
We do not access your contacts, photos, microphone (unless explicitly used for search in supported versions), or files.
Preferences (such as bookmarked articles or language settings) are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
We partner with trusted third-party providers to maintain app performance and monetize our services. These partners may collect non-personal, pseudonymized data:
Collects device identifiers (Android Advertising ID) and approximate location to serve relevant ads.
Provides aggregated, anonymous insights into how users interact with the Apps (e.g., most-read categories).
Collects technical logs (device model, OS version) to help us fix bugs and crashes.
Processes in-app purchases. We never see or store your credit card or banking details.
We comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we use Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to manage consent.
California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. While we do not sell data for money, the use of advertising identifiers is considered "sharing." You may opt-out via your Android device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
To provide our services, the Apps may request the following permissions:
Our Apps are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.
We utilize industry-standard HTTPS encryption for all data transmission between the Apps and our content servers, ensuring that your news feed and app interactions remain secure from interception.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and via a notice within the Apps.
If you have any questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: admin@8bitlog.com
Alternative: contact.xaapes@gmail.com
> SYSTEM STATUS: OPERATIONAL
> ENCRYPTION: ENABLED
> POLICY VERSION: 2026.01