Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

1. Information We Collect

MetroWire collects information to provide better services to our users. We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may ask for personal information such as your name and email address.
• Automated information: We collect information about your device and how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you news updates and communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

3. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of MetroWire except in the following cases:

• With your consent: We will share personal information when we have your consent.
• For legal reasons: We will share personal information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
• With advertising partners: We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, who may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide personalized advertisements.

3.1. Google AdSense and Advertising

MetroWire uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

• DoubleClick Cookie: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to MetroWire and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Data Collection: Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your interaction with advertisements.
• Personalized Advertising: Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and demographics. These ads are selected based on your browsing history across Google's network of websites.
• Third-Party Vendors: Google AdSense partners with third-party ad vendors and ad networks to serve ads on our site. These vendors may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits.

3.2. How to Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You have choices regarding personalized advertising:

• Google Ads Settings: Visit Google's Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising.
• NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit aboutads.info to learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out.
• European Users: Visit Your Online Choices if you are located in the European Union.
• Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Important: If you opt out of personalized advertising, you will still see ads, but they will not be based on your interests or browsing behavior.

4. Data Security

We work hard to protect MetroWire and our users from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information we hold. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. 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 Privacy Policy on this page.

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

For European Union Users (GDPR):

• You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability.
• You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For California Residents (CCPA):

• You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
• You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information).
• You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Privacy Requests: For data access, deletion, or opt-out requests, please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.