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'''RetroWikipedia''' | '''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 == | == Who We Are == | ||
RetroWikipedia is | |||
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 == | == What We Collect == | ||
=== | === When Browsing === | ||
* IP address | |||
* | * Browser and OS info | ||
* Browser | |||
* Pages visited | * 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 | == 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 | We do not sell your data or use it for advertising. | ||
== Cookies == | == Cookies == | ||
RetroWikipedia may use 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 == | == Your Rights == | ||
Depending on | Depending on where you live, you may have the right to: | ||
* Access | * Access, correct, or delete your personal data | ||
* | * Request data portability or restriction of use | ||
* Withdraw consent at any time | * Withdraw consent at any time | ||
* | * File a complaint with a data authority | ||
Contact us at '''hello@retrowikipedia.com''' to request your data. | |||
== Data Retention == | == Data Retention == | ||
* Public contributions are | * Public contributions are kept indefinitely for archival purposes. | ||
* Logs | * Logs may be retained for up to 12 months. | ||
* | * Inactive accounts may be anonymized or removed upon request. | ||
== International Users == | == International Users == | ||
By using this site, you | By using this site, you agree to the processing and storage of your data in the United States. | ||
== Changes | == Policy Changes == | ||
We may update this | 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 | == Contact == | ||
For questions or | For any privacy-related questions or requests: | ||
''Vanguard Media LLC'' | ''Vanguard Media LLC'' | ||
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2009 South 71st St | 2009 South 71st St | ||
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | Fort Smith, AR 72903 | ||
USA | USA | ||
Email: '''hello@retrowikipedia.com''' | |||
Email: ''' | |||
Revision as of 14:02, 25 July 2025
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