About Winston Media Wire
Winston Media Wire is a media intelligence platform that helps customers understand, influence, and amplify their stories. We enable users to connect with journalists, influencers, and online authors, track brand mentions, distribute press releases, and measure communication impact.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you interact with our services, website, or other platforms.
How This Policy Works With Other Notices
Depending on your interaction with Winston Media Wire, different privacy notices may apply:
| User Type | Relevant Privacy Notice |
|---|---|
| Journalists, influencers, media contacts | Media Outreach Data Privacy Notice |
| Social media authors, influencers | Brandwatch Author Privacy Statement |
| Customers of our services | Customer Privacy Notice / Brandwatch User Privacy Statement |
| Website visitors | General Privacy Policy |
| Suppliers providing goods/services | General Privacy Policy |
| Event attendees | Event Privacy Policy |
| Job applicants | Candidate Privacy Notice |
| Employees | Employee Privacy Notice |
How We Collect Information
Information You Provide
We collect personal data when you:
- Register or order a service
- Manage an account on behalf of a company
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Provide feedback
- Contact us for support
Information Collected Automatically
We collect technical data through cookies and tracking mechanisms, including:
- Device details (IP address, browser type, OS, etc.)
- Website usage (clickstream data, page interactions, etc.)
- Mobile app interactions
Information From Third Parties
We may collect data from:
- Social media platforms (e.g., usernames, profile pictures, contact lists)
- Business partners or affiliates
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
| Purpose | Description |
| Service Improvement | Managing and enhancing our services, security, and user experience |
| Personalization | Tailoring content, ads, and recommendations |
| Marketing | Sending updates, offers, and promotional materials |
| Research & Analytics | Monitoring trends, creating reports, and improving services |
| Legal Compliance | Fulfilling legal obligations and responding to government requests |
| Security | Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and policy violations |
How We Share Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Subsidiaries and affiliates
- Service providers (e.g., email platforms)
- Business successors in case of a merger or acquisition
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Your employer or organization (if applicable)
- Any third party with your explicit consent
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee complete security. Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure compliance with data protection laws through approved contracts and security measures.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity
- Legal compliance
- Legitimate business interests
- Your consent (where required)
Your Rights
You have rights under data protection laws, including:
| Right | Description |
| Access | Request a copy of your data |
| Correction | Update inaccurate information |
| Erasure | Request data deletion in certain cases |
| Data Portability | Receive data in a machine-readable format |
| Objection | Opt-out of certain processing activities |
| Restriction | Limit how your data is processed |
To exercise these rights, contact us at adm@winstonmediawire.com.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision and legal compliance.
California Consumer Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. More details can be found here.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, reach out to:
Winston Media Wire
adm@winstonmediawire.com