Template:Privacy Policy Overview: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:34, 5 November 2024

Overview

This is a small overview of the Privacy Policy, for the full text scroll down below or click here.

Introduction

At ESU Wiki, your privacy is a priority.
This policy explains:
- How we collect, use, and protect your information
- What data we gather and why
- Your rights regarding your personal information
By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
Use the navigation above or read the bullet-point overview for a quick summary.

Your Data

Here is the data we collect:

Account information:
- Required: Username and password to create an account.
- Optional: Email for recovery and updates, real name for a personalized profile.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is available for extra account security.

Contributions history:
- Logged-in users: Contributions display your username.
- Logged-out users: Contributions display your IP address.
- Contribution details are likely to be publicly visible and searchable.

Metadata:
- Automatically collected data includes image metadata, device type, and browser version.
- You can adjust your device or browser settings to limit this, but it may affect site functionality.

IP Addresses:
- IP addresses are collected to manage the platform, ensure security, and improve user experience.
- An IP address identifies your device's network location but doesn’t reveal personal details like name or exact location.

Data Usage

Data we use:

Usernames:
- To enhance user experience by allowing individuals to create a unique identity
- They are displayed alongside contributions for proper credit and accountability.
IP addresses:
- Collected to ensure accurate attribution of contributions
- When logged out, the IP address is shown with edits to maintain transparency without revealing personal information.
Email addresses (if provided):
- To facilitate support, updates about site changes, and account recovery
- They are protected and used solely for these purposes.
- We:
  - will never send unsolicited emails
  - will never share your email address with third parties.
Contribution history:
- publicly available to showcase content evolution and foster community collaboration
- This transparency encourages users to appreciate each other's contributions and makes it easier to contribute effectively.

Other Important Info

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 [[File:Usage.svg|25px]] '''''Data Usage'''''
+Data we use:
+* '''Usernames''':
+** To enhance user experience by allowing individuals to create a unique identity
+** They are displayed alongside contributions for proper credit and accountability.
+* '''IP addresses''':
+** Collected to ensure accurate attribution of contributions
+** When logged out, the IP address is shown with edits to maintain transparency without revealing personal information.
+* '''Email addresses''' <small>(if provided)</small>:
+** To facilitate support, updates about site changes, and account recovery
+** They are protected and used solely for these purposes.
+** We:
+*** '''''will never send''''' unsolicited emails
+*** '''''will never share''''' your email address with third parties.
+* '''Contribution history''':
+** publicly available to showcase content evolution and foster community collaboration
+** This transparency encourages users to appreciate each other's contributions and makes it easier to contribute effectively.
 [[File:Important.svg|25px]] '''''Other Important Info'''''