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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. | |||
== 📋 Data Controller == | |||
The data controller responsible for your personal information is RetroTechCollection. You can contact us at [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] or Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]. | |||
== ⚖️ Legal Basis for Processing == | |||
We process your personal data under the following legal bases: | |||
* '''Consent:''' When you create an account and agree to our terms | |||
* '''Legitimate interests:''' For security, preventing abuse, and maintaining the wiki | |||
* '''Legal obligation:''' When required to comply with UK law | |||
== 🔍 What Information We Collect == | == 🔍 What Information We Collect == | ||
We may collect and process the following types of personal data: | We may collect and process the following types of personal data: | ||
* '''Account registration information:''' username, email address, and password (stored securely) | |||
* '''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 | ||
* '''IP addresses and browser user agents:''' collected automatically for security, spam prevention, and abuse detection | * '''Cookies:''' session cookies and Google reCAPTCHA cookies (see Cookie section) | ||
* '''Cookies:''' session cookies | * '''Public contributions:''' any content you submit (edits, page creation, discussions) is publicly visible and retained indefinitely | ||
* '''Public contributions:''' any content you submit (edits, page creation, discussions) is publicly visible and retained indefinitely | * '''Google reCAPTCHA data:''' When you interact with forms, Google reCAPTCHA may collect device and behavioural information for security purposes | ||
* '''OAuth login data:''' If you use Google or other OAuth providers to log in, we receive limited profile information | |||
== 🔐 How We Use Your Information == | == 🔐 How We Use Your Information == | ||
We use your information to: | We use your information to: | ||
* Manage user accounts and login sessions | * Manage user accounts and login sessions | ||
* Enable editing and discussion features | * Enable editing and discussion features | ||
* Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious activity | * Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious activity | ||
* Improve and maintain the performance of the site | * Improve and maintain the performance of the site | ||
* Communicate important updates regarding your account or contributions | * Communicate important updates regarding your account or contributions | ||
* | * Investigate, prevent, or respond to suspected abuse or violations of site policy | ||
* Comply with legal obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 | |||
* Protect users, especially minors, from harmful content | |||
== 👥 Third-Party Services == | |||
We use the following third-party services that may process your data: | |||
* '''Google reCAPTCHA:''' For security and spam prevention. [https://policies.google.com/privacy Google Privacy Policy] | |||
* '''OAuth Providers:''' If you choose to authenticate via Google or other services | |||
These services may transfer data outside the UK/EEA with appropriate safeguards in place. | |||
== 🍪 Cookies == | == 🍪 Cookies == | ||
This wiki uses | This wiki uses: | ||
* '''Essential cookies:''' Required for login sessions and basic functionality | |||
* '''Google reCAPTCHA cookies:''' Set by Google for security verification | |||
* '''Analytics cookies:''' To understand how visitors use the site | |||
You can manage | You can manage cookies in your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or editing pages. For detailed information, see our [[Cookie Policy|cookie policy]]. | ||
== 🤝 Who We Share Your Data With == | == 🤝 Who We Share Your Data With == | ||
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except | We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except: | ||
* When required by law, court order, or government request | * When required by law, court order, or government request | ||
* With law enforcement or Ofcom when investigating illegal content | |||
* With service providers who help us operate the wiki (under strict data protection agreements) | |||
== 📁 Data Retention == | == 📁 Data Retention == | ||
* Account information is | * '''Account information:''' Retained while your account is active plus 30 days after deletion | ||
* Public | * '''Public contributions:''' Preserved indefinitely as part of the wiki's historical record | ||
* | * '''IP logs:''' Retained for 12 months for security purposes | ||
* '''Email communications:''' Retained for 24 months | |||
If you wish to delete your account, contact an administrator. Public contributions will remain but can be anonymised upon request. | |||
== 🔞 Children's Privacy == | |||
Our wiki is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems. | |||
== 🔒 Data Security == | |||
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. In the event of a data breach likely to result in risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you within 72 hours. | |||
== ⚖️ Your Rights Under UK Law == | == ⚖️ Your Rights Under UK Law == | ||
Under UK data protection legislation, you have the following rights: | Under UK data protection legislation, you have the following rights: | ||
* '''Access:''' Request a copy of the data we hold about you | |||
* '''Rectification:''' Correct inaccurate or outdated data | |||
* '''Erasure:''' Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations) | |||
* '''Restriction:''' Limit how we process your data | |||
* '''Portability:''' Receive your data in a machine-readable format | |||
* '''Objection:''' Object to certain types of processing | |||
* '''Automated decision-making:''' We do not use automated decision-making | |||
To exercise any of these rights, contact us by opening a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or email us at [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]. We will respond within 30 days. | |||
== 🚨 Complaints == | |||
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): | |||
* Website: [https://ico.org.uk https://ico.org.uk] | |||
* Phone: 0303 123 1113 | |||
* Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF | |||
== | == 📧 Contact == | ||
For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data: | |||
* Email: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] | |||
* Contact: Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] | |||
== 📅 Policy Updates == | == 📅 Policy Updates == | ||
This privacy policy may be updated | This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in law or our practices. Significant changes will be announced on the Main Page and registered users will be notified via their talk pages. | ||
<small>'''Last updated:''' 02/08/2025 | '''Version:''' 2.0</small> | |||
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