RetroTechCollection:Privacy policy
| Privacy Policy |
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| Your privacy matters to us. This page explains how we collect, store, and use your personal data. |
This privacy policy applies to the RetroTechCollection Wiki (https://wiki.retrotechcollection.com), and explains how your data is collected, used, and protected when you access or contribute to this site.
By using this website, you agree to the terms set out in this privacy policy. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We manage and host our infrastructure in the United Kingdom only.
🔍 What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Account registration information: username, email address, and password (stored securely).
- IP addresses and browser user agents: collected automatically for security, spam prevention, and abuse detection.
- Cookies: session cookies are used to keep you logged in and improve site performance.
- Public contributions: any content you submit (edits, page creation, discussions) is publicly visible and retained indefinitely.
🔐 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage user accounts and login sessions
- Enable editing and discussion features
- Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious activity
- Improve and maintain the performance of the site
- Communicate important updates regarding your account or contributions (where appropriate)
- To investigate, prevent, or respond to suspected abuse or violations of site policy
🍪 Cookies
This wiki uses standard session cookies to support user logins and functionality. These cookies do not collect personal information and are required for normal operation.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to log in or edit pages.
🤝 Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following case:
- When required by law, court order, or government request
📁 Data Retention
- Account information is retained as long as the account remains active.
- Public edits and contributions are preserved indefinitely as part of the site's historical record.
- Server logs are kept for a limited time for security monitoring.
If you wish to delete your account, you may request this by contacting an administrator. Public contributions will remain but can be anonymised upon request.
⚖️ Your Rights Under UK Law
Under UK data protection legislation, you have the following rights:
- The right to access the data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate or outdated data
- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal and historical archiving obligations)
- The right to object to processing or restrict use of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact at [email protected].
👤 Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page.
📅 Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be noted on the Main Page or your user talk page (if you are a registered user).
Last updated: 13 July 2025