Legopedia:Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how **Legopedia** collects, uses, and protects the information provided by users and contributors to the wiki.
1. Information We Collect
Publicly Visible Information
- Edits and Contributions: Any edits, page creations, or comments you make on Legopedia are publicly visible.
- Usernames: Your public username will be attached to every edit you make in the page revision history.
- User Profile: Any information you voluntarily add to your user page is publicly accessible.
Automatically Collected Technical Data
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
Legopedia uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow the wiki to:
- Keep you logged in across sessions.
- Remember your account preferences and wiki customization settings.
- 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. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve Legopedia.
- 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
- 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
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 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
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.