NUSA Wiki:Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for nUSA Wiki

Effective Date: January 2, 2025

Thank you for using the nUSA Wiki. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you access or use our MediaWiki website. By using the nUSA Wiki, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

User Contributions

When you contribute content to the nUSA Wiki, we collect the information you provide, including but not limited to:

• Your username
• The content you add or edit
• IP address (for administrative use only)

Logging and Analytics

We collect standard web log entries for statistical, security, and debugging purposes. This may include information about:

• Your IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited

Note that **IP addresses are not visible to any members of the wiki, including administrators**. We value your privacy and take steps to ensure that this information is protected. However, in certain situations where there may be abuse or violations of our policies, the System Administrator may access IP addresses for investigation purposes only.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, improve, and maintain the nUSA Wiki
• Monitor usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Enforce our policies and terms of use

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• In response to a legal request or obligation, such as a subpoena or court order
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the nUSA Wiki, its users, or others
• With your explicit consent

Cookies

We use cookies for user authentication and to improve your experience on the nUSA Wiki. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, and you have the option to disable cookies, though some site features may not function properly without them.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information associated with your account.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal information, subject to our legal obligations.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of certain data collection practices, such as cookies, through your browser settings.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have concerns about your data, please contact us at [email protected]

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your data, but we employ standard security practices to protect it.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to request the following:

• The categories of personal information we have collected about you
• The categories of sources from which the information is collected
• The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling your personal information
• The categories of third parties with whom we share your personal information

To request this information, please contact us at [email protected] We will respond to your request in accordance with California law.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict the processing of your data
• The right to data portability

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes are made, we will notify you through our website or by email, if applicable. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us in the following ways:

• System Administrator: For assistance with system-related issues or administrative matters, please leave a message on the user's talk page Talk:system
• Email: [email protected]