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'''WikiIndex:Privacy policy''' — this [[WikiIndex:Policies and Guidelines|policy]] covers {{ | '''WikiIndex:Privacy policy''' — this [[WikiIndex:Policies and Guidelines|policy]] covers {{Wp|Personal data|personally identifiable information}} collected or stored by '''{{tag|WikiIndex}}''' on its servers in relation to the project and its community. '''WikiIndex.org''' and / or this '''WikiIndex''' wiki try to collect and retain the least amount of personally identifiable information needed to fulfil the WikiIndex projects' operational needs. We <u>never</u> sell your personal data, and will only release your personal data if so {{tag|law}}fully requested by any officially recognised relevant legal authority, court, or government agency. | ||
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:When a page is [[edit]]ed by a logged-in editor, the server confidentially stores related [[IP address]] information for a limited period of time. This information is automatically deleted after a set period. For [[editor]]s who do not log in, their IP address used is publicly, and permanently credited as the author of the edit. It may be possible for a third party to identify the author from this IP address in conjunction with other information available. Logging in with a registered [[username]] allows for better preservation of privacy. | :When a page is [[edit]]ed by a logged-in editor, the server confidentially stores related [[IP address]] information for a limited period of time. This information is automatically deleted after a set period. For [[editor]]s who do not log in, their IP address used is publicly, and permanently credited as the author of the edit. It may be possible for a third party to identify the author from this IP address in conjunction with other information available. Logging in with a registered [[username]] allows for better preservation of privacy. | ||
===={{ | ===={{Wp|HTTP cookie|Cookies}}==== | ||
:WikiIndex.org sets a temporary {{ | :WikiIndex.org sets a temporary {{Wp|HTTP cookie#Session cookie|session cookie}} on a visitor's computer whenever a page is visited. Readers who do not intend to log in or [[edit]] may deny this cookie; it will be deleted at the end of the [[:Category:Browser|browser's]] session (when you close the entire browser, not just any 'tab' used to visit WikiIndex.org). {{Wp|HTTP cookie#Persistent cookie|More cookies}} may be set when a [[user]] logs in to maintain logged-in status. If one saves a [[username]] and / or password in one's browser, that information will be saved for up to thirty (30) days, and this information will be resent to the server on every visit to this WikiIndex project. Contributors using a public machine who do not wish to show their username to future users of the machine should clear these cookies after use. | ||
====Page history==== | ====Page history==== | ||
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=====Discussions===== | =====Discussions===== | ||
::;On wiki discussion pages: | ::;On wiki discussion pages: | ||
::Any editable page on WikiIndex.org can theoretically be the location of a discussion. In general, discussions on this WikiIndex wiki occur on the [[talk page]] for a wiki article, [[user talk]] | ::Any editable page on WikiIndex.org can theoretically be the location of a discussion. In general, discussions on this WikiIndex wiki occur on the [[talk page]] for a wiki article, [[WikiIndex:Talk Pages for Wiki People|user talk pages]] (associated with a particular [[user]]), on supported WikiIndex project talk pages (associated with particular pages within the WikiIndex namespace), or in talk pages within all other namespaces (such as File, Property, MediaWiki, etc). Privacy expectations apply to all discussion pages in the same way as they do elsewhere. | ||
::;Via email: | ::;Via email: | ||
::When WikiIndex was first created, and for a long period of its history, users were not required to provide an email address when registering. However, more recently, this was changed to make it compulsory for all new account registrations to supply a valid email address, ''and'' [[:Category:ConfirmEmail|confirm said email]]. Irrespectively, all users who provide a valid email address can enable other logged-in users to send a private email message to them through the wiki software. When receiving an email from other users through this system, one's own email address is not revealed to them. When choosing to send an email to other users, one's email is displayed as the sender. | ::When WikiIndex was first created, and for a long period of its history, users were not required to provide an email address when registering. However, more recently, this was changed to make it compulsory for all new account registrations to supply a valid email address, ''and'' [[:Category:ConfirmEmail|confirm said email]]. Irrespectively, all users who provide a valid email address can enable other logged-in users to send a private email message to them through the wiki software. When receiving an email from other users through this system, one's own email address is not revealed to them. When choosing to send an email to other users, one's email is displayed as the sender. | ||
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;''Release: Policy on Release of Data | ;''Release: Policy on Release of Data | ||
It is the policy of WikiIndex.org that personally identifiable data collected in the server logs, or through records in the database via the [[WikiIndex:Check user|check user]] feature, or through other non-publicly-available methods, ''may'' be released by WikiIndex.org [[:Category:Volunteer|volunteers]] or [[WikiIndex.org|staff]], in any of the following situations: | It is the policy of WikiIndex.org that personally identifiable data collected in the server logs, or through records in the database via the [[WikiIndex:Check user|check user]] feature, or through other non-publicly-available methods, ''may'' be released by WikiIndex.org [[:Category:Volunteer|volunteers]] or [[WikiIndex.org|staff]], in any of the following situations: | ||
#In response to a valid {{ | #In response to a valid {{Wp|subpoena}}, summons, {{Wp|writ}}, or other official compulsory request from a law {{Wp|court}}, [[:Category:Government|government]] agency, and / or {{tag|law}} enforcement organisation; | ||
#With specific permission from the affected [[user]]; | #With specific permission from the affected [[user]]; | ||
#When necessary for investigation of abuse complaints; | #When necessary for investigation of abuse complaints; | ||
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;''Third-party access and notifying registered users when receiving legal process: | ;''Third-party access and notifying registered users when receiving legal process: | ||
As a general principle, the access to, and retention of, personally identifiable data in all projects should be minimal, and should be used only internally to serve the well-being of the project as a whole. Occasionally, however, WikiIndex.org may receive a {{ | As a general principle, the access to, and retention of, personally identifiable data in all projects should be minimal, and should be used only internally to serve the well-being of the project as a whole. Occasionally, however, WikiIndex.org may receive a {{Wp|subpoena}}, or other compulsory request from a {{tag|law}}-enforcement agency, or a court or equivalent government body, that requests the disclosure of information about a registered user. If so, WikiIndex.org may be compelled by law to comply with said request. In the event of such a legally compulsory request, WikiIndex.org will first attempt to notify the affected [[user]] within three (3) business days after the arrival of such subpoena, by sending a notice by email to the email address (if any) that the affected user has listed in their user preferences. | ||
WikiIndex.org cannot give advice a user receiving such a notification regarding the {{tag|law}}, or an appropriate response to a subpoena. WikiIndex.org does note, however, that such users ''may'' have the legal right to resist, or limit that information in court, by filing a legal motion to quash (or strike out) the subpoena. Users who wish to oppose a subpoena or other compulsory request should seek professional legal advice from an appropriately qualified and registered law practitioner, concerning applicable rights and procedures that may be available. | WikiIndex.org cannot give advice a user receiving such a notification regarding the {{tag|law}}, or an appropriate response to a subpoena. WikiIndex.org does note, however, that such users ''may'' have the legal right to resist, or limit that information in court, by filing a legal motion to quash (or strike out) the subpoena. Users who wish to oppose a subpoena or other compulsory request should seek professional legal advice from an appropriately qualified and registered law practitioner, concerning applicable rights and procedures that may be available. | ||