NevadaWiki:Privacy policy

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Privacy Policy

This page outlines the privacy practices for Nevada Wiki. By using this site, you agree to the terms described here.


1. Data Collection

Nevada Wiki collects limited information automatically to operate the site and maintain security:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Referrer URL
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited

If you create an account, we store:

  • Your username
  • Email address (if provided)
  • Edits and contributions you make
  • Watchlist and user preferences

2. Cookies

Nevada Wiki uses cookies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Store language preferences
  • Track recent changes and edit history

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

3. User Contributions

All edits and page contributions are public and permanently logged. This includes:

  • Edits under your username or IP address
  • Edit summaries and timestamps
  • Pages you create or modify

Content contributions are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0.

4. User Accounts

Creating an account is optional. If you register, your username and public contributions will be visible to all users. You may optionally provide an email address to:

  • Recover your password
  • Receive notifications
  • Confirm your identity

Email addresses are not displayed publicly unless you choose to do so.

5. Third-Party Services

Nevada Wiki may use third-party services (e.g. analytics, spam protection tools) that collect additional technical information. These providers have their own privacy policies.

6. Access to Personal Information

Administrators and system operators may access limited user data for moderation, technical maintenance, and abuse prevention. This includes IP logs, edit histories, and email addresses (when applicable).

7. Content Visibility

Nevada Wiki is an open-access platform. Most content and user activity is visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines.

8. Account Deletion

You may request account deactivation, but edit histories will remain publicly visible for transparency and attribution. Contact an admin via the Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard to request deletion or anonymization.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect user data, but no system is completely secure. Use strong, unique passwords and avoid sharing personal information in public areas of the site.

10. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may change over time. Major changes will be announced on the Nevada Wiki:Community Portal.

If you have questions or concerns about privacy on this site, please contact an administrator via the Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard.

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