Conworlds:Privacy policy

The Constructed Worlds Wiki is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information collected through our website (the "Website") and related services. This Privacy Policy outlines how Constructed Worlds Wiki collects, uses, and shares information. By accessing and using our Website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Contributions

1. Public Content. Constructed Worlds Wiki considers all content (pages, images, files, etc.) on the website as public, including any contributions made by community members. The edit history of all content created through our services is publicly displayed and retained indefinitely. Even if an article is deleted, administrators may still have access to the removed content. Please note that permanent deletion cannot be guaranteed, except in cases where required by law.
2. Individual Contributions. When you contribute or edit content on our Services ("Contributions"), your Contributions will be visible to the public and may appear in search results on third-party search engines. If you have registered an account with Constructed Worlds Wiki, your Contributions will be associated with your username. If you have not registered, your Contributions will be associated with your IP address.

Information Collected by Constructed Worlds Wiki

When you use our Services, we may collect the following types of information ("User Information"):

1. Registration Information. To access certain features of our Services, you may need to complete a registration form. During registration, we collect personal information such as your email address, username, and password. Your email address will remain private unless you choose to disclose it in public areas of the Services, such as your profile page or user bio. We advise caution in deciding what information to share publicly, as it may appear in search results on third-party search engines.
2. Username. You will be required to create a username, which will be used to identify you when using our Services and attributing your Contributions. Your username will be visible to the public and may appear in search results on third-party search engines.
3. Optional User Information. As a registered user, you have the option to provide additional details publicly. This may include your name, a personal website, email address, or a bio on your profile page. Please exercise discretion when posting information publicly, as it may appear in search results on third-party search engines. If provided, your name may be used to attribute your Contributions, as determined by third-party users.
4. Usage Information. Constructed Worlds Wiki may collect certain usage data, including your IP address, URL requests, browser type, and timestamps of requests. We may use cookies or other automated mechanisms to collect this information, both on an individual and aggregated basis. This information is used for statistical analysis, administration, improving our Services, preventing abuse, and enhancing user experience. Aggregated and anonymized usage statistics derived from this information may be used for marketing, research, or reporting purposes. Constructed Worlds Wiki respects the Do Not Track feature and does not collect analytics data from users who have enabled this feature in their browser settings.
5. IP Address. Contributions made by unregistered users will be publicly identified by the user's IP address.

Information Collected by Third Parties

While this policy applies to Constructed Worlds Wiki, please be aware that third-party operators may collect additional User Information. Constructed Worlds Wiki does not retain this data. Any additional User Information collected by third-party operators must be described in their respective privacy policies and collected in compliance with applicable laws. If you become aware of any data collection beyond the scope of a third-party's privacy policy or in violation of the law, please discontinue using those services and notify Constructed Worlds Wiki immediately.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that may be sent to your browser for storage on your computer. Constructed Worlds Wiki may use cookies to enhance your experience and provide certain features. For example, cookies help us recognize you when you return to the Services, so you don't have to enter your login credentials repeatedly. While most browsers allow you to adjust your cookie settings, we recommend keeping cookies enabled to ensure full functionality of our Services. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.

Cookies are not required to browse Constructed Worlds Wiki but may be necessary for specific features. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Maintaining logged-in status, using an account, and saving preferences.
• Displaying cookie warning only until you acknowledge it, as required by applicable laws.
• Collecting usage information for statistical purposes. You can disable this feature by configuring your browser to send a Do Not Track header. Usage of this data is subject to the restrictions outlined in "Sharing of Information with Third Parties".

Constructed Worlds Wiki does not disclose personally identifiable information to any third party solely based on your use of cookies.

Data Retention

Constructed Worlds Wiki may retain User Information collected through our Services indefinitely for archival, research, or restoration purposes. Personal information is securely stored and kept private until it is no longer necessary or relevant.

Individual usage information is retained for a period of 90 days before deletion.

Email Communications

Constructed Worlds Wiki may send you emails related to news, updates, products, surveys, and other information deemed essential or worthwhile for your consideration. You may also receive notifications regarding changes to our Services, new offerings, or information relevant to your use of the Services. If you wish to opt out of emails, you can adjust your preferences in the User Settings.

Additionally, if you have a verified email address, other users may contact you via email using a designated feature ("EmailUser"). Constructed Worlds Wiki will send an email to the recipient you choose, including your email address and the content you wish to send. Your email address will not be revealed when others contact you. The availability of the EmailUser feature can be enabled or disabled in the User Settings.

Sharing of Information with Third Parties

Constructed Worlds Wiki generally does not share User Information with third parties without your consent. However, to improve your user experience, the following individuals or entities may have access to User Information:

1. Website Administrators. Constructed Worlds Wiki administrators and a limited number of trusted volunteers may access User Information as necessary for operating our services.
2. Third-Party Service Providers. Constructed Worlds Wiki may share User Information with third-party service providers to facilitate their provision of services to Constructed Worlds Wiki.
3. Organizational Transfers. In the event of an acquisition or transfer of substantially all of Constructed Worlds Wiki's assets to another organization, User Information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Legal Compliance and Protection. User Information may be shared if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, applicable law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Constructed Worlds Wiki

Effective Date

Effective Date of this Privacy Policy: 18 July 2023