galewire.com (the “Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Wayne Gale and Spencer Gale, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our Website, including any contact forms, tip submissions, or other interactive features (the “Forms”).

By using the Website or submitting any Form, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

When you submit a Form or interact with the Website we may collect:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide: full name, email address, phone number, and any message, tip, story, document, or other details you include (which may contain sensitive information about yourself or third parties).
• Automatically collected data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and referral source (standard web server logs).

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive financial data through the Website or Forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you submit to:

• Respond to your message, inquiry, tip, or request for collaboration.
• Verify or follow up on information related to the Website’s mission (investigating moral failures as crimes, documenting systemic issues, protecting children and families, and demanding accountability).
• Protect the safety and well-being of children, families, and the public — a core purpose of galewire.com.
• Communicate with you about your submission or Website updates.
• Improve our content and respond to similar inquiries in the future.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only in limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery services) who are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and secure.
• If required by law, subpoena, court order, or valid government request.
• When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, children, or the public (including forwarding credible tips to law enforcement or child-protective authorities).
• With your explicit consent — for example, if you ask us to share your tip publicly or with a specific person.

We will never publicly post your name, contact details, or full message without your clear permission.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of any future communications from us.
• Withdraw consent for us to process your data (subject to legal limitations).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time (typically 30 days). California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA; let us know if you are making a verified consumer request.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and Forms are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it.

Given the public-safety focus of galewire.com, any credible tip indicating risk to a child may be forwarded to appropriate authorities.

7. Cookies and Tracking

The Website may use essential session cookies for functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies on the Forms unless you are notified otherwise. If we later add analytics, we will update this policy.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version on this page. Continued use of the Website or Forms after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or wish to submit a tip:

Email: wayne@galewire.com

galewire.com
19335 St Domnina Dr
Spring, TX 77379

By using the Website or submitting any Form you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.