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==Collection, Use and Sharing== | ==Collection, Use and Sharing== | ||
| − | + | ERWiki collects no personally identifiable information about registered users. The wiki will only maintain information you provide when establishing your account including: | |
*Username | *Username | ||
*Password | *Password | ||
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*Real name (optional) | *Real name (optional) | ||
| − | + | ERWiki maintains ownership and protection of all pages created and will publish contact information for page contributors with their consent. | |
| − | + | ERWiki does not use your personal information or share any personal information with third parties. | |
| − | This wiki does provide links to other websites. | + | This wiki does provide links to other websites. ERWiki is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. Any links that leave our site are indicated with the conventional arrow in a box icon |
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== Access, Choice and Control== | == Access, Choice and Control== | ||
| − | Data collected through the registration process is necessary to maintain login and to be enabled as a contributor. Users may choose to read | + | Data collected through the registration process is necessary to maintain login and to be enabled as a contributor. Users may choose to read ERWiki content anonymously without login credentials or privileges. Registered users may change their password, real name (if given), signature, email options (if given) at any time by accessing the Preferences tab on the upper right menu bar. |
==Security== | ==Security== | ||
| − | + | ERWiki does not collect any sensitive information (e.g., credit card data). Login credentials are stored in the system database and not accessible to other users. If you use a weak password, you could be hacked. Strong password use is encouraged. | |
==Redress== | ==Redress== | ||
| − | If you feel the privacy policy has not been properly enforced, you may contact the | + | If you feel the privacy policy has not been properly enforced, you may contact the ERWiki Team using [[Special:Contact|the Contact Form]]. |
==Updates== | ==Updates== | ||
| − | When | + | When ERWiki's Privacy Policy changes, all updates will be posted on this page. |
==Cookies== | ==Cookies== | ||
Cookies are required to log in and link your edits to a user account. | Cookies are required to log in and link your edits to a user account. | ||
| − | Cookies are not required to read or edit | + | Cookies are not required to read or edit ERWiki. |
A temporary session cookie is set at login and expires when your browser exits or after an inactivity timeout. | A temporary session cookie is set at login and expires when your browser exits or after an inactivity timeout. | ||
A cookie will be saved for the user name and account ID that you last used to log in to make subsequent logins easier. The cookie expires after 180 days. | A cookie will be saved for the user name and account ID that you last used to log in to make subsequent logins easier. The cookie expires after 180 days. | ||
A cookie will be saved to authenticate the user if you check the "remember my password" box on the login form. The cookie expires after 180 days, or is removed if you log out. | A cookie will be saved to authenticate the user if you check the "remember my password" box on the login form. The cookie expires after 180 days, or is removed if you log out. | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 31 January 2017
ERWiki PRIVACY POLICY VERSION 1 Adopted December 17, 2015
Contents
Collection, Use and Sharing
ERWiki collects no personally identifiable information about registered users. The wiki will only maintain information you provide when establishing your account including:
- Username
- Password
- Email address (optional)
- Real name (optional)
ERWiki maintains ownership and protection of all pages created and will publish contact information for page contributors with their consent.
ERWiki does not use your personal information or share any personal information with third parties.
This wiki does provide links to other websites. ERWiki is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. Any links that leave our site are indicated with the conventional arrow in a box icon
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Any personal information a registered user posts to the wiki is public. Such information is the responsibility of the user and not protected by this policy.
Access, Choice and Control
Data collected through the registration process is necessary to maintain login and to be enabled as a contributor. Users may choose to read ERWiki content anonymously without login credentials or privileges. Registered users may change their password, real name (if given), signature, email options (if given) at any time by accessing the Preferences tab on the upper right menu bar.
Security
ERWiki does not collect any sensitive information (e.g., credit card data). Login credentials are stored in the system database and not accessible to other users. If you use a weak password, you could be hacked. Strong password use is encouraged.
Redress
If you feel the privacy policy has not been properly enforced, you may contact the ERWiki Team using the Contact Form.
Updates
When ERWiki's Privacy Policy changes, all updates will be posted on this page.
Cookies
Cookies are required to log in and link your edits to a user account. Cookies are not required to read or edit ERWiki. A temporary session cookie is set at login and expires when your browser exits or after an inactivity timeout. A cookie will be saved for the user name and account ID that you last used to log in to make subsequent logins easier. The cookie expires after 180 days. A cookie will be saved to authenticate the user if you check the "remember my password" box on the login form. The cookie expires after 180 days, or is removed if you log out.
