Privacy Policy – News Literacy Indonesia

Privacy Policy for News Literacy

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

At News Literacy (accessible via https://newsliteracy.id), operating under assosiasi profesi peneliti Literasi Riset Indonesia, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to safeguard your personal data, particularly regarding OAuth integration and Google user data.


1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The data collected depends on how you interact with our website:

a. Information Provided via Google OAuth (Sign-in with Google)

When you sign in or register on newsliteracy.id using your Google Account, we request access to basic profile information. The specific data we access includes:

  • Primary Google Account Email Address: Used to identify your user account and send relevant service communications.
  • Basic Profile Information: Your full name and profile picture (if publicly available) to display on your user profile within our application.

b. Technical and Usage Data

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect standard log data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed, for performance optimization and security monitoring.


2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is strictly used for the following purposes:

  • To authenticate your identity and grant access to personalized features on newsliteracy.id.
  • To maintain, protect, and improve our services and user experience.
  • To communicate critical account notifications, updates, or response to support inquiries.
  • To prevent security threats, abuse, or unauthorized account access.

3. Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance

Our application’s use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

  • We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your Google user data to third parties, advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers.
  • We do not use your Google user data for serving personalized advertisements.
  • Human interaction with user data is strictly prohibited, unless we have your explicit consent for troubleshooting, it is required for security purposes, or to comply with applicable laws.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We respect your personal privacy. We do not transfer or share your personal data with third-party service providers except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
  • Protection & Security: To enforce applicable terms of service or protect the rights, property, or safety of News Literacy, our users, or the public.

5. Data Storage, Retention, and Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures (including HTTPS encryption and secure server access controls) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your personal account data is retained only as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with our services.


6. User Rights: Data Access, Deletion, and Revocation

You retain full control over your personal data:

  • Account Deletion / Data Removal: You may request the deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us at hello@newsliteracy.id. Upon request, your personal data will be permanently deleted from our primary servers.
  • Revoking Access: You can revoke News Literacy’s access to your Google Account at any time via your Google Security Settings.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data handling, please contact our Data Protection Administrator at:

News Literacy (Yayasan Literasi Riset Indonesia)
Website: https://newsliteracy.id
Email Contact: hello@newsliteracy.id