Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
1. Introduction
The Wire Today ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered news aggregation platform at thewire.today and app.thewire.today (the "Service").
2. About Our Service
The Wire Today is a news aggregation platform that collects articles from various news sources and provides AI-powered analysis, summaries, and insights. Our service helps users stay informed by presenting news in an organized, easy-to-digest format with optional AI-generated context.
3. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account or sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by your Google account. We use Google OAuth solely for authentication purposes.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including articles viewed, search queries, reading preferences, and saved articles.
Telephone Number (Optional)
You may voluntarily provide your mobile telephone number when enrolling in our SMS Breaking News Alerts program. Providing your telephone number is entirely optional and is not required to create an account or use the Service. Your telephone number is collected solely for the purpose of delivering breaking news alert text messages and for no other purpose.
Technical Data
We automatically collect device type, browser type, IP address, and access timestamps when you use the Service.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- To personalize your news feed and recommendations
- To authenticate your identity and manage your account
- To send you service-related communications
- To deliver SMS Breaking News Alerts to users who have explicitly opted in to receive them
- To analyze usage trends and improve user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
5. Google OAuth Data
When you sign in with Google, we request access to your basic profile information (name, email, profile picture). We do not access your Google contacts, emails, calendar, Drive files, or any other Google services. We use this information solely for authentication and account creation. You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings.
6. SMS Breaking News Alerts — Telephone Number Policy
6.1 Purpose of Collection
The Wire Today collects your mobile telephone number exclusively for the purpose of sending you SMS text message alerts regarding breaking news events. Your telephone number will be used for no other purpose.
6.2 Explicit Prohibition on Sale, Sharing, and Marketing Use
The Wire Today makes the following binding commitments regarding your telephone number:
- Your telephone number will NOT be sold to any third party, individual, corporation, or entity under any circumstances.
- Your telephone number will NOT be shared with, disclosed to, licensed to, or transferred to any third party for any purpose.
- Your telephone number will NOT be used for marketing, promotional, or advertising communications of any kind, whether by The Wire Today or any affiliated entity.
- Your telephone number will NOT be used to contact you about products, services, offers, or any content unrelated to breaking news alerts you have explicitly opted into.
- Your telephone number will NOT be provided to data brokers, aggregators, or any marketing list service.
- No mobile information (including telephone numbers) will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
6.3 Opt-In Consent
You will only receive SMS Breaking News Alerts after providing express written consent at the time of enrollment. By enrolling, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages from The Wire Today sent via short message service (SMS) to the mobile number you provide. Message frequency will vary based on breaking news events. Message and data rates may apply.
6.4 How to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS Breaking News Alerts at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive. You may also opt out by texting STOP to our SMS number directly, or by visiting your account notification settings at app.thewire.today and disabling SMS alerts. Upon receipt of a valid STOP request, we will send a one-time confirmation message and your number will be permanently removed from our SMS distribution list within 24 hours. After opting out, you will not receive any further SMS messages unless you affirmatively re-enroll.
6.5 Help
For assistance with the SMS program, reply HELP to any message or contact us at [email protected]. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
6.6 Supported Carriers
SMS Breaking News Alerts are available on all major U.S. wireless carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and others. Carrier support may vary.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Telephone numbers collected for SMS Breaking News Alerts are categorically excluded from any data sharing arrangement. No telephone number data is shared with third parties for any purpose, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, analytics, or resale. This prohibition is absolute and unconditional.
8. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure, privately-hosted infrastructure. We use encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and implement access controls to protect your information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Your Rights
- Access: You can request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: You can update your account information at any time
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications
10. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
11. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [email protected].