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== CAT Wiki | ==CAT Wiki Privacy Policy== | ||
Last Updated: | Last Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 | ||
Welcome to the | 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 | ==Information we collect== | ||
=== Account information === | ===Account information=== | ||
To contribute to the CAT Wiki, you may need to create an account. When registering, we collect: | To contribute to the CAT Wiki, you may need to create an account. When registering, we collect: | ||
* Username | *Username | ||
* Email address (for account verification and communication purposes) | *Email address (for account verification and communication purposes) | ||
=== Contributions and interactions === | ===Contributions and interactions=== | ||
We collect information about your contributions, edits, and interactions with the CAT Wiki, including: | We collect information about your contributions, edits, and interactions with the CAT Wiki, including: | ||
* Edited content | *Edited content | ||
* Discussions and comments | *Discussions and comments | ||
* Pages visited | *Pages visited | ||
=== Automatically collected information === | ===Automatically collected information=== | ||
We may collect certain information automatically, such as: | We may collect certain information automatically, such as: | ||
* IP address | *IP address | ||
* Browser type | *Browser type | ||
* Device information | *Device information | ||
===Privacy statement for the service hCaptcha=== | ===Privacy statement for the service hCaptcha=== | ||
When accessing some sub-services of our website, additional personal services are processed. | 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. | 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. | 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). | 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. | Legitimate interests: strong economic interest in safe and functioning operation of the technical systems. | ||
Data | 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 | 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 == | ==How we use your information== | ||
=== Providing and improving the wiki === | ===Providing and improving the wiki=== | ||
We use the collected information to: | We use the collected information to: | ||
* Enhance and maintain the wiki platform | *Enhance and maintain the wiki platform | ||
* Analyze user behavior to improve content and functionality | *Analyze user behavior to improve content and functionality | ||
=== Communication === | ===Communication=== | ||
We may use your email address to: | We may use your email address to: | ||
* Send important notifications related to your account | *Send important notifications related to your account | ||
* Provide updates on wiki changes | *Provide updates on wiki changes | ||
* Respond to inquiries or requests | *Respond to inquiries or requests | ||
== Information sharing and disclosure == | ==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: | 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 | *With your consent | ||
* When required by law | *When required by law | ||
* To protect the safety and security of users and the wiki | *To protect the safety and security of users and the wiki | ||
== Data security == | ==Data security== | ||
We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. | We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. | ||
== Third-party links == | ==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. | 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 == | ==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. | 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 | ==Changes to this Privacy Policy== | ||
We may update this | 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 == | ==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 | 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. | By using the CAT Wiki, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:40, 29 January 2025
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 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.