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This Privacy Policy outlines how **Legopedia** collects, uses, and protects the information provided by users and contributors to the wiki.
Welcome to the '''Legopedia Privacy Policy'''. This page breaks down what information we collect when you use the wiki and how we handle it.


== 1. Information We Collect ==
== 1. What Information is Public? ==


=== Publicly Visible Information ===
Because Legopedia is a public wiki, some things you do are visible to everyone:
* '''Edits and Contributions:''' Any edits, page creations, or comments you make on Legopedia are publicly visible.  
* '''Your Edits:''' Anything you write, change, or post on the wiki can be seen by the public.
* '''Usernames:''' Your public username will be attached to every edit you make in the page revision history.
* '''Your Account Name:''' Your username appears in the history of every page you edit.
* '''User Profile:''' Any information you voluntarily add to your user page is publicly accessible.
* '''Your User Page:''' Any details you choose to write on your own user profile page are public.


=== Automatically Collected Technical Data ===
== 2. What Information Stay Private? ==
When you browse Legopedia, certain non-personal technical data may be automatically logged for maintenance and security purposes:
* Your Internet Protocol (IP) address (IP addresses of logged-in users are kept private and visible only to wiki administrators).
* Browser type, device information, and operating system.
* Referral URLs and timestamps of page visits.


== 2. Use of Cookies ==
We protect your private information:
Legopedia uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow the wiki to:
* '''Your Email Address:''' Kept private and never shown to the public or shared with outside companies.
* Keep you logged in across sessions.
* '''Your IP Address:''' Your IP address is kept hidden from the public while you are logged in (only trusted wiki admins can see it if needed to stop spam).
* Remember your account preferences and wiki customization settings.
* '''We Never Sell Data:''' We will '''never''' sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
* Track basic, anonymized site performance metrics.


You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings, though some wiki features may not function properly without them.
== 3. Cookies ==


== 3. How We Use Your Information ==
Like most websites, Legopedia uses **cookies** (tiny files saved on your browser) to:
We use the collected information solely to:
* Keep you logged in as you browse.
* Operate, maintain, and improve Legopedia.
* Remember your settings and preferences.
* Prevent vandalism, spam, and unauthorized access.
* Attribute contributions accurately to their respective authors as part of our collaborative content model.


== 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure ==
You can turn off cookies in your browser settings anytime, but some parts of the wiki might not work correctly without them.
* '''Public Wiki Content:''' Because Legopedia is an open collaborative project, your public edits are distributed under the wiki's content license.
* '''Private Data:''' Personal details (such as your email address or IP address) will '''never''' be sold, rented, or shared with third parties, except:
** When required by law or legal process.
** To protect the rights, property, or safety of Legopedia, its administrative team, or its users.


== 5. Third-Party Links ==
== 4. External Links ==
Legopedia articles may contain links to external websites (such as official LEGO sites, fan sites, or external databases). Legopedia is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.


== 6. Children's Privacy ==
Legopedia articles often link to external websites (like official LEGO pages or fan sites). We can't control what those other sites do, so be sure to check their privacy policies when leaving Legopedia.
Legopedia is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe personal information of a minor has been provided without authorization, please contact an administrator to have it removed.


== 7. Changes to This Policy ==
== 5. Questions? ==
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions will be updated directly on this page with a revised effective date.


''For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the Legopedia administrative team via the admin noticeboard or contact page.''
If you have any questions about your privacy or data on Legopedia, please reach out to our administrative team!

Revision as of 02:22, 31 July 2026

Privacy Policy


Welcome to the Legopedia Privacy Policy. This page breaks down what information we collect when you use the wiki and how we handle it.

1. What Information is Public?

Because Legopedia is a public wiki, some things you do are visible to everyone:

  • Your Edits: Anything you write, change, or post on the wiki can be seen by the public.
  • Your Account Name: Your username appears in the history of every page you edit.
  • Your User Page: Any details you choose to write on your own user profile page are public.

2. What Information Stay Private?

We protect your private information:

  • Your Email Address: Kept private and never shown to the public or shared with outside companies.
  • Your IP Address: Your IP address is kept hidden from the public while you are logged in (only trusted wiki admins can see it if needed to stop spam).
  • We Never Sell Data: We will never sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

3. Cookies

Like most websites, Legopedia uses **cookies** (tiny files saved on your browser) to:

  • Keep you logged in as you browse.
  • Remember your settings and preferences.

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings anytime, but some parts of the wiki might not work correctly without them.

Legopedia articles often link to external websites (like official LEGO pages or fan sites). We can't control what those other sites do, so be sure to check their privacy policies when leaving Legopedia.

5. Questions?

If you have any questions about your privacy or data on Legopedia, please reach out to our administrative team!

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