1. Who we are
Lumen Wire ("we", "us") operates the website at lumenwire.news and associated newsletters and applications. This policy explains how we handle personal information.
2. Information we collect
We collect personal data in three ways:
- Information you give us — your email address when you subscribe to a newsletter, your name and message when you write to the newsroom, and any account details if you create an account.
- Information collected automatically — basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referrer, and timestamp. We use this for security, analytics, and to improve the site.
- Information from third parties — limited data from authentication providers (e.g., Google sign-in) and from advertising partners where applicable.
3. How we use your information
- To deliver our newsletters, articles, and services to you.
- To respond to your messages and reader queries.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and security threats.
- To measure aggregate readership and improve our journalism.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use a minimal set of cookies — strictly necessary cookies for core functionality, and aggregate analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for the full list and your controls.
5. Sharing your information
We do not sell personal data. We share information only with vetted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contracts that require them to protect it, or where required by law.
6. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. Email privacy@lumenwire.news to exercise any of these rights.
7. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes set out here, and longer where required by law. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
8. International transfers
Lumen Wire operates globally. Where we transfer personal data outside your jurisdiction, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page and, where appropriate, by email.
10. Contact
Questions or complaints: write to privacy@lumenwire.news.