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==CAT Wiki Privacy Policy==
Last Updated: Jan. 25, 2025

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of the Consumer Action Taskforce Wiki (hereafter abbreviated as CAT Wiki). This document outlines how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you use our wiki platform. By accessing or contributing to the CAT Wiki, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

==Information we collect==

===Account information===
To contribute to the CAT Wiki, you may need to create an account. When registering, we collect:

*Username
*Email address (for account verification and communication purposes)

===Contributions and interactions===
We collect information about your contributions, edits, and interactions with the CAT Wiki, including:

*Edited content
*Discussions and comments
*Pages visited

===Automatically collected information===
We may collect certain information automatically, such as:

*IP address
*Browser type
*Device information

===Privacy statement for the service hCaptcha===

When accessing some sub-services of our website, additional personal services are processed. 
Processed data categories: technical connection data of the server access (IP address, date, time, requested page, browser information), data about the use of the website, and the logging of clicks on individual elements. 
Purpose of processing: avoid non-human and automated input. 
The legal basis for processing: a legitimate interest that overrides the rights and freedoms of the data subject (Art. 6 (1) f GDPR). 
Legitimate interests: strong economic interest in safe and functioning operation of the technical systems. 
Data are transmitted: to the data processor Intuition Machines, Inc., 1065 SW 8th St #704, Miami FL 33130, USA (https://www.hcaptcha.com). 
This may also mean a transfer of personal data to a country outside the European Union. The data are transferred to the USA on the basis of Art. 45 GDPR in conjunction with the European Commission's adequacy decision C(2023) 4745, since the data recipient has committed to comply with the data processing principles of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF).

Please read the hCaptcha's [https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy full privacy policy] for more information.

==How we use your information==

===Providing and improving the wiki===
We use the collected information to:

*Enhance and maintain the wiki platform
*Analyze user behavior to improve content and functionality

===Communication===
We may use your email address to:

*Send important notifications related to your account
*Provide updates on wiki changes
*Respond to inquiries or requests

==Information sharing and disclosure==
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following instances:

*With your consent
*When required by law
*To protect the safety and security of users and the wiki

==Data security==
We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

==Third-party links==
The CAT Wiki may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing any personal information.

==Children's privacy==
The CAT Wiki is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to rectify the situation.

==Changes to this Privacy Policy==
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant updates, and the latest version will be available on this page.

==Contact information==
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ???? (for now just write something on an admin's talk page, either detailing the problem or requesting a DM, but we promise we'll get a proper channel set up sooner or later!)

By using the CAT Wiki, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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