Effective Date: July 12, 2026

Privacy Policy

Welcome to 60Sec. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

By using the 60Sec app, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

01

Information We Collect

Account Information

To create and access your account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • One-Time Password (OTP) verification status

We use your email address solely to authenticate your account and provide secure access.

Device Information

We may automatically collect limited device information such as:

  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • App version
  • Crash reports
  • Diagnostic information

This information helps us improve app performance and reliability.

Usage Information

We may collect anonymous usage data including:

  • Articles viewed
  • App interactions
  • Session duration
  • Feature usage

This information is used only for analytics and improving user experience.

02

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Verify your identity using email OTP
  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide access to the app
  • Improve app performance and features
  • Monitor and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Respond to customer support requests
03

Email Verification

60Sec uses your email address only for:

  • Sending a One-Time Password (OTP)
  • Verifying your account
  • Account-related communication if required

We do not send promotional emails unless you have explicitly agreed to receive them.

04

News Content

60Sec aggregates and displays news from third-party news providers.

  • We do not claim ownership of third-party news content.
  • News articles remain the property of their respective publishers.
  • Users may be redirected to the original publisher for full articles when applicable.
05

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information only with trusted service providers that help us operate the app, such as:

  • Email delivery services for OTP verification
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud hosting providers

These providers are required to protect your information.

06

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.

07

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us.

08

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

09

Children's Privacy

60Sec is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services such as:

  • Firebase Authentication (for OTP verification)
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (if notifications are enabled)
  • Firebase Analytics (if enabled)
  • News API providers

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they process data.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the app or on our website with an updated Effective Date.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

60Sec Support

Email: support@60sec.app

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Summary

60Sec only collects the minimum information necessary to operate the app:

  • Email address
  • OTP verification
  • Anonymous analytics (if enabled)
  • Basic device diagnostics

We do not sell your data or use your email for marketing without your consent. Your information is used only to provide a secure and reliable news experience.

Questions about this policy?

We're happy to walk you through how your data is handled.

support@60sec.com.au