Effective Date: July 16, 2025
Website: https://www.thecaliwire.com
At The California Wire, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By accessing or using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or submit a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
b. Usage Data
We collect anonymized data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us understand our audience and improve site performance.
c. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and track site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Send newsletters or updates, if you opt in
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and user engagement
- Deliver relevant advertising through third-party platforms
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Email marketing platforms for newsletter delivery
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to serve ads
- Social media plugins to facilitate sharing
These third parties may collect their own data based on your interactions. Their policies are independent of ours.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Some of the links on our site may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate partnerships.
5. Data Security
We use encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage is 100 percent secure. You use the site at your own risk.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletion
- Opt out of email marketing at any time
- Request limits on data processing
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us so we can remove it.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes implies your acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.thecaliwire.com
The California Wire — Protecting Your Right to Privacy.