Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

We Value Your Privacy: 24HourWire is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data, never sell personal information, and do not use tracking cookies for advertising. This policy explains what we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our service:

1.1 Information You Provide

Preferences: News source filters and language preferences (stored in URL parameters only)
Cookie Consent: Whether you have accepted our cookie notice

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Server Logs: Basic technical information including IP address, browser type, and pages visited (retained for 30 days)
Performance Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve site performance

1.3 What We Do NOT Collect

Personal identifiers (name, email, phone) unless you contact us directly
Precise location data
Device identifiers or advertising IDs
Browsing history across other websites

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

Provide and maintain the news aggregation service
Remember your preferences (sources, language)
Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., cookie consent banner)
Preference Cookies: Store your source and language selections

3.2 Advertising

We display non-personalized ads through Google AdSense. These ads are based on the content of the page you are viewing, not your personal browsing history. Google may use cookies to serve ads, but we have configured AdSense to:

Disable personalized advertising
Disable user data collection for ad targeting
Use only contextual targeting based on page content

California Residents (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. To learn more about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 GDPR Rights (European Residents)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of data to another service
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

4.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights

4.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@24hourwire.news. We will respond within 30 days.

5. Data Retention

News Content: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
Server Logs: Retained for 30 days, then automatically deleted
Preferences: Stored in URL parameters only; not retained on our servers
Cookie Consent: Retained for 1 year or until you clear cookies

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to server logs
Automatic deletion policies to minimize data retention

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense: For non-personalized advertising (see Section 3.2)
News Sources: We link to third-party news websites; their privacy policies apply when you click through
Hosting Provider: Our site is hosted on Render; they process server logs on our behalf

8. Children's Privacy

24HourWire is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with GDPR requirements.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice (e.g., a banner on the homepage).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: admin@24hourwire.news
Data Protection Officer: Blue Earth Holdings LLC
Address: Blue Earth Holdings LLC, 14782 Cove Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Twitter/X: @24HourWire

12. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

24HourWire does not sell personal information. We do not have a "Do Not Sell" mechanism because we do not engage in the sale of personal information as defined by the CCPA.