RetroWikipedia:Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 27 July 2025

RetroWikipedia is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under global privacy laws including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and others.

Who We Are

RetroWikipedia is a public wiki operated by Vanguard Media LLC in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. Our mission is to preserve and document digital history, one byte at a time.

Contact: hello@retrowikipedia.com

What We Collect

When Browsing

• IP address
• Browser and OS info
• Pages visited
• Access time/date

Used for basic analytics, anti-abuse, and site performance.

When Registering or Editing

• Username
• Validated email address (required to edit)
• Contributions (edits, uploads, comments)

You may create an account with a pseudonym. We do not require real names.

When Donating or Contacting Us

• Name and contact details (if you email us or send physical items)
• Information shared via Patreon (we don’t see your full payment details)

How We Use Your Information

• Enable account creation and editing
• Protect the site from spam and abuse
• Communicate account-related information
• Fulfill support or donation-related communications
• Improve and secure the platform

We do not sell your data or use it for advertising.

Cookies

RetroWikipedia may use essential cookies for login sessions and preferences. These can be disabled in your browser settings, but some functionality may break.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Request data portability or restriction of use
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with a data authority

Contact us at hello@retrowikipedia.com to request your data.

Data Retention

• Public contributions are kept indefinitely for archival purposes.
• Logs may be retained for up to 12 months.
• Inactive accounts may be anonymized or removed upon request.

International Users

By using this site, you agree to the processing and storage of your data in the United States.

Policy Changes

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or operations. Significant changes will be posted on the main page or user talk pages.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Vanguard Media LLC
c/o RetroWikipedia
2009 South 71st St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
USA

Email: hello@retrowikipedia.com