Privacy Policy

WRELAY News — A WRELAD Universe Platform

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Welcome to WRELAY News. This Privacy Policy explains how WRELAD Universe Inc. ("WRELAD Universe," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use the WRELAY News platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, date of birth, and profile information (avatar, bio, social links).
Content: Articles, posts, stories, notes, comments, community contributions, and any other content you create or share on WRELAY News.
Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through Stripe), and transaction history related to subscriptions, tips, and marketplace purchases.
Communications: Messages you send to us, including support requests, feedback, and content submitted through our editorial channels.
Verification Data: Government-issued ID or journalist credentials submitted for account or press verification.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
Usage Data: Articles read, topics followed, search queries, community interactions, streaming watch time, and session duration.
Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyse reading patterns.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address for regional news delivery and event recommendations.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Social login providers (e.g., Google, Apple) when you choose to sign in with those services.
Payment processors for transaction verification and fraud prevention.
Other WRELAD Universe platforms (WRELAX, WRELAD, WREEDU) when you use cross-platform features.
News wire services and syndication partners for content enrichment.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and improve the WRELAY News platform and its features, including personalised news feeds, community discussions, and live streaming.
Personalise your experience with tailored article recommendations, topic suggestions, and community discovery.
Process transactions including subscriptions, creator tips, and marketplace purchases.
Communicate with you about breaking news alerts, platform updates, and security notifications.
Enforce our Terms of Service, detect fraud, and maintain editorial integrity and platform safety.
Analyse reading and engagement trends to improve content quality, recommendation algorithms, and community moderation.
Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

Within WRELAD Universe: With other WRELAD Universe platforms to enable cross-platform features such as unified profiles, shared wallets, and the WRELAD Mask system.
Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, CDN services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Content Creators & Journalists: Aggregated, anonymised analytics data is shared with creators so they can understand their audience. No personally identifiable reader data is shared.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of WRELAD Universe, its users, or the public.
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorise sharing with a third party.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including direct marketing and algorithmic profiling.
Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time through your account settings.

To exercise any of these rights, visit your Privacy Settings or contact us using the details below.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for up to 90 days for backup and fraud-prevention purposes. Published articles and public contributions may be retained in an anonymised form for archival purposes. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

6. Children's Privacy

WRELAY News is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the platform and updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of WRELAY News after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@wrelad.com
In-App: Visit Contact Us
Mail: WRELAD Universe Inc., Privacy Team, Caribbean Region