Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Go New Paper ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Go New Paper web application at www.gonewpaper.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

Go New Paper is a free, hyperlocal community hub serving Chariton, Iowa and surrounding Lucas County communities.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and display name. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.

Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the app, such as which tabs you view and events you mark as interested.

Push Notification Data: If you enable notifications, we store a device identifier (OneSignal Player ID) to send you push notifications. You can disable notifications at any time through your browser settings.

We do NOT collect: Payment information, precise location data, contacts, or any information from minors under 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Go New Paper service
• To send push notifications about local events, daily summaries, and event reminders (if you opt in)
• To personalize your experience (e.g., showing events you are interested in)
• To improve and develop our service
• To communicate with you about your account

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (database) and Vercel (hosting), both of which use industry-standard encryption and security practices. Push notification delivery is handled by OneSignal.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase - Database and authentication
• Google OAuth - Sign-in with Google
• OneSignal - Push notifications
• Vercel - Hosting and deployment

Each of these services has their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the app (listed above)
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights and safety of our users

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of push notifications at any time
• Update your account information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Go New Paper is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of Go New Paper after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: jarrettcmcgee@gmail.com

Website: www.gonewpaper.com