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The intent of this page is to outline a format I plan to standardize across the pages I maintain. <u>This is not a official format for this site.</u>
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'''⚠️ UNOFFICIAL DRAFT DOCUMENTATION ⚠️'''


Additionally:
This page is currently an unofficial draft under discussion with the admin team. It has not been approved for use.
# I do not expect anyone else to follow or maintain this format.  
# I do not claim ownership of this format.
# If you like this format, or the idea of one, please collaborate with me to make it better.


Please see [[Consumer Protection Profile]] for criteria by which to judge statuses. It needs to be noted that the idea of statuses (assuming they're not strictly categorized) is pending common approval since it's a form of opinion.
* For official mission and guidelines, please see: [[Mission statement]]
* For information about contributing, please see: [[How to help]]


'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Product|Products]] and [[:Category:Company|Companies]]:'''
Please do not treat this as authoritative documentation until officially approved.
<div class="cat-mw-box" style="border-radius:0.2rem;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;margin-bottom:2rem">
}}
<div class="cat-mw-box-body" style="padding:0.2rem 1rem;">
 
'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Company|Companies]] (manufacturers):'''
<div class="cat-mw-box"><div class="cat-mw-box-body">
= Title of Page =
= Title of Page =
{{InfoboxProductLine
{{ManufacturerCompanyPage
| Title = Name
|infobox_logo=Placeholder_Logo.png
| Release Year = 2000
|infobox_founded=2025
| Product Type = Example
|infobox_company_type=Public
| In Production = Yes
|infobox_industry=Example
| Official Website = https://www.example.com
|infobox_website=https://example.com
| Logo = Placeholder_Logo.png
 
}}
|description=Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed nisl risus, interdum nec pellentesque a, volutpat non lacus. Curabitur vel tempus ex, ac ornare sapien. Donec mollis enim ut mi egestas, ut convallis risus rhoncus. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae; Aenean varius quam sed eros sodales, eu varius elit gravida.
* Brief description (2-3 sentences)
 
* Industry sector and main product/service lines
|summary_1_1=How they monetize customers
* Parent company/subsidiaries (if applicable)
|summary_1_2=Required customer commitments
|summary_1_3=Product dependencies
|summary_1_4=Ongoing costs/subscriptions
|summary_1_5=Service requirements
 
|summary_2_1=Industry dominance/power
|summary_2_2=Standard-setting ability
|summary_2_3=Platform control
|summary_2_4=Supply chain control
|summary_2_5=Technology lock-in
 
|incidents_1_title=Example Incident One
|incidents_1_date=Jan. 2025
|incidents_1_text=Text for incidents should be at least 3-4 sentences and contain a comprehensive yet readable summary of the incident. There is no limit on length. Ensure that all information is cited.
 
|incidents_2_title=Example Incident Two
|incidents_2_date=Dec. 2024
|incidents_2_text=This is an example incident to show that incidents should be sorted in reverse-chronological order.
}}{{ReferencesUsage}}
</div></div>
 
'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Companies|Companies]] (platforms):'''
<div class="cat-mw-box"><div class="cat-mw-box-body">
= Title of Page =
{{PlatformCompanyPage
|infobox_logo=Placeholder_Logo.png
|infobox_founded=2025
|infobox_company_type=Public
|infobox_industry=Example
|infobox_website=https://example.com
 
|description=Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed nisl risus, interdum nec pellentesque a, volutpat non lacus. Curabitur vel tempus ex, ac ornare sapien. Donec mollis enim ut mi egestas, ut convallis risus rhoncus. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae; Aenean varius quam sed eros sodales, eu varius elit gravida.
 
|summary_1_1=What you can/cannot modify
|summary_1_2=What you can/cannot control
|summary_1_3=What you truly own
|summary_1_4=How you can use it
|summary_1_5=What requires permission
|summary_1_6=What can be revoked
 
|summary_2_1=What data is collected
|summary_2_2=How data is used
|summary_2_3=Who gets your data
|summary_2_4=What is monitored
|summary_2_5=What is tracked
|summary_2_6=Required connections
 
|incidents_1_title=Example Incident One
|incidents_1_date=Jan. 2025
|incidents_1_text=Text for incidents should be at least 3-4 sentences and contain a comprehensive yet readable summary of the incident. There is no limit on length. Ensure that all information is cited.
 
|incidents_2_title=Example Incident Two
|incidents_2_date=Dec. 2024
|incidents_2_text=This is an example incident to show that incidents should be sorted in reverse-chronological order.
}}{{ReferencesUsage}}
</div></div>


== Consumer Protection Profile<ref name="example">See [[PayPal Honey]] for a currently maintained example</ref> ==
'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Products|Products]]:'''
<div class="cat-mw-box"><div class="cat-mw-box-body">
= Title of Page =
{{SecondProductPage
|infobox_logo=Placeholder_Logo.png
|infobox_release_year=2025
|infobox_product_type=Example
|infobox_in_production=Yes
|infobox_website=https://example.com


==== Privacy<ref name="no-bold">Bolding should be applied sparingly under headings level 4 or above.</ref> ====
|description=Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed nisl risus, interdum nec pellentesque a, volutpat non lacus. Curabitur vel tempus ex, ac ornare sapien. Donec mollis enim ut mi egestas, ut convallis risus rhoncus. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae; Aenean varius quam sed eros sodales, eu varius elit gravida.
'''Status:''' [No, Minor, Moderate, Significant] Concerns
* This is intended to be a summary of everything relevant to a consumer's privacy
* It will mostly contain things about the Privacy Policy
* It may also include relevant Terms of Service or other agreements that impact privacy
* It may also briefly reference a previous privacy incident


==== Transparency<ref name="no-bold"/> ====
|summary_1_1=What you can/cannot modify
'''Status:''' [No, Minor, Moderate, Significant] Concerns
|summary_1_2=What you can/cannot control
* This is intended to be a summary of the company's track record of transparency
|summary_1_3=What you truly own
* It will mainly reference instances where the company isn't directly clear or honest
|summary_1_4=How you can use it
|summary_1_5=What requires permission
|summary_1_6=What can be revoked


==== Freedom<ref name="no-bold"/> ====
|summary_2_1=What data is collected
'''Status:''' [No, Minor, Moderate, Significant] Concerns
|summary_2_2=How data is used
* This is intended to be a summary of everything relevant to a consumer's freedom using the product
|summary_2_3=Who gets your data
* It will mostly contain things from the terms of service and any usage agreements/contracts
|summary_2_4=What is monitored
* It may also include relevant snippets from the Privacy Policy that impact freedom
|summary_2_5=What is tracked
* It may also briefly reference a previous incident where the company chose to restrict user freedom
|summary_2_6=Required connections


== Consumer Protection Incidents<ref name="example"/> ==
|incidents_1_title=Example Incident One
|incidents_1_date=Jan. 2025
|incidents_1_text=Text for incidents should be at least 3-4 sentences and contain a comprehensive yet readable summary of the incident. There is no limit on length. Ensure that all information is cited.


==== Example Incident (Jan. 2025)<ref name="no-bold"/> ====
|incidents_2_title=Example Incident Two
In January 2025, ExampleCorp implemented significant changes to their privacy policy without direct notification to users. The changes included expanded data sharing with third parties and modified retention policies. Continued...
|incidents_2_date=Dec. 2024
|incidents_2_text=This is an example incident to show that incidents should be sorted in reverse-chronological order.
}}{{ReferencesUsage}}
</div></div>


==== Example Incident #2 (Sep. 2023)<ref name="no-bold"/> ====
'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Individuals|Individuals]]:'''
Note that incidents are sorted in reverse chronological order.
<div class="cat-mw-box"><div class="cat-mw-box-body">
= Title of Page =
{{IndividualPage
|infobox_portrait=Placeholder_Logo.png
|infobox_role=Wiki Contributor
|infobox_company=Example Company
|infobox_since=2025
|infobox_impact_area=Right to Repair


== References ==
|description=Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed nisl risus, interdum nec pellentesque a, volutpat non lacus. Curabitur vel tempus ex, ac ornare sapien. Donec mollis enim ut mi egestas, ut convallis risus rhoncus. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae; Aenean varius quam sed eros sodales, eu varius elit gravida.
Please see MediaWiki's [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Cite documentation] on how to use references. All references should be in [https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/periodicals.html#https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/ CMOS] format. Additionally, ensure that you inline the link to the source with the publication title and include the date accessed.


<u>Example:</u>
|summary_1_1=Documented stances
|summary_1_2=Public statements
|summary_1_3=Policy decisions
|summary_1_4=Strategic choices


Smith, John (July 9, 2024). [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com "Citing sources is easy!"]. ''Website Name''. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
|summary_2_1=What they control
</div>
|summary_2_2=Who they influence
</div>
|summary_2_3=Which consumers affected
|summary_2_4=Scale of impact


'''The following format should be used for [[:Category:Individual|Individuals]]:'''
|incidents_1_title=Example Incident One
<div class="cat-mw-box" style="border-radius:0.2rem;border:1px solid #a2a9b1;margin-bottom:2rem">
|incidents_1_date=Jan. 2025
<div class="cat-mw-box-body" style="padding:0.2rem 1rem;">
|incidents_1_text=Text for incidents should be at least 3-4 sentences and contain a comprehensive yet readable summary of the incident. There is no limit on length. Ensure that all information is cited.
Incomplete. [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Consumer_Protection_Format_(Unofficial)&veaction=edit Contribute!]
</div>
</div>


== Notes ==
|incidents_2_title=Example Incident Two
<references />
|incidents_2_date=Dec. 2024
|incidents_2_text=This is an example incident to show that incidents should be sorted in reverse-chronological order.
}}{{ReferencesUsage}}
</div></div>
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