Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

At Imperial Wire News, accessible from https://imperialwire.news/, the privacy of our visitors is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy document explains what types of information are collected and recorded by Imperial Wire News, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your data. We are committed to full compliance with applicable global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable Indian data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

  • Business Name: Imperial Wire News
  • Website: https://imperialwire.news/
  • Email: info@imperialwire.news
  • Contact Form: https://imperialwire.news/contact/

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us or use our news submission / “Get Featured” services, we may collect:

  • Name, email address, and company or organization name
  • Content, images, or metadata submitted with a news story or press release
  • The contents of any messages or communications you send us

 

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect the following data:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Referring and exit pages, pages visited, and time spent on pages
  • Date, time, and duration of visits
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP) and device type

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, each grounded in a lawful basis under GDPR:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our news platform (Legitimate Interest / Contract)
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our website and content offerings (Legitimate Interest)
  • To analyze user behavior and traffic trends via analytics tools (Consent / Legitimate Interest)
  • To process your news submissions and press releases (Contract)
  • To send you email updates or marketing communications, only if you have opted in (Consent)
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, spam, and security issues (Legal Obligation / Legitimate Interest)
  • To distribute news content to third-party aggregators and news platforms (Legitimate Interest)

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Imperial Wire News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use the following categories of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly. Cannot be disabled.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language, theme (light/dark mode), and region.
  • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: May be used by third-party advertising partners to serve relevant ads.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website. For more about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

5. Third-Party Services and Data Processors

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf. Each operates under their own Privacy Policy:

  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console (Alphabet Inc.) – Website traffic analysis and search performance monitoring. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google News (Alphabet Inc.) – Our content is distributed via Google News for public reading.
  • Telegram – We publish news headlines to our Telegram channel (t.me/imperialwirenews). Telegram’s Privacy Policy: telegram.org/privacy
  • Hostinger (web hosting) – Server logs and data are stored on Hostinger infrastructure. Privacy Policy: hostinger.com/privacy-policy
  • Facebook / Meta Platforms – Social sharing features and page links. Privacy Policy: facebook.com/policy.php
  • Twitter / X Corp. – Social media links and content embedding. Privacy Policy: twitter.com/en/privacy

Imperial Wire News does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third parties for their own marketing purposes.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

  • Contact form and submission data: Retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us.
  • Server log files: Automatically deleted after 90 days.
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for up to 26 months as per Google Analytics defaults.
  • Email marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

 

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers (HTTPS).
  • Secure cloud hosting on Hostinger with server-level firewalls and DDoS protection.
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

8. International Data Transfers

Imperial Wire News serves readers globally, including from the European Union, United Kingdom, India, the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws.

Where we transfer data from the EU/EEA or UK to third countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the use of providers certified under applicable frameworks.

 

9. Your GDPR Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you are entitled to the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:

  • Right to Access – Request copies of your personal data we hold.
  • Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Object – Object to our processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing or where we rely on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Data Portability – Request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you, in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@imperialwire.news. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

 

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information to third parties. If this practice changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, please email info@imperialwire.news with the subject line “CCPA Privacy Request.”

 

11. Children’s Privacy

Imperial Wire News is a general-audience news platform and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 where required by applicable law, such as the GDPR). If we discover that a child under the applicable age has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at info@imperialwire.news.

 

12. Google News and Content Distribution

Imperial Wire News is an approved publisher on Google News. Our publicly published articles and metadata (including headlines, publication dates, authors, and article URLs) are distributed to Google News and other news aggregators for the purpose of public news dissemination. This content is already public-facing and does not include personal data of visitors.

We submit a News Sitemap to Google to facilitate timely indexing of our articles. This sitemap contains only article metadata (title, URL, publication date, and language). No personal visitor data is included in these sitemaps.

 

13. Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send.
  • Emailing us directly at info@imperialwire.news with the subject line “Unsubscribe.”

Please note that opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional or operational emails (such as responses to your direct inquiries).

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email:support@imperialwire.news
  • Contact Form: https://imperialwire.news/contact/
  • Response Time: We will respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.