Privacy Policy

Information we collect

• Basic usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site, collected automatically through standard analytics.
• Information you provide directly, such as your name or email if you contact us, submit a news tip, or sign up for a newsletter.
• Technical data like browser type and approximate location, used to serve the site correctly and measure traffic.

How we use this information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve AtollWire, understand which stories readers find useful, respond to messages you send us, and, where applicable, deliver relevant advertising.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (such as dark mode) and to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

Advertising

AtollWire displays advertising to support our journalism. Advertisements are clearly labelled as "Sponsored" and are kept separate from our editorial content. Advertising partners may use their own cookies to measure ad performance.

Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers who help us run the website (such as hosting or analytics providers), under obligations to keep it confidential.

Your rights

You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, request a correction, or ask us to delete it, subject to any legal requirements to retain certain records.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please reach out through the contact details listed on our homepage.