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[[File:WiKirby.png|100px|left]]All content on this site is freely distributed and open to all to edit. However, all edits are logged within the database. In addition, our site trackers collect information from you, such as screen resolution, operating system, web browser and location. We use these statistics to better the wiki in every way possible, and we never distribute this information to anybody.
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Please be reminded that if you register on the wiki, we will obviously collect additional information about you that you entered during registration.  WiKirby will not under any circumstances share details about its individual members with any third parties, but reserves the rights to use collected information as a basis for site demographics, which may, in given situations, be proposed to potential advertisers and sponsors.
Effective Date:  7/11/2019
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Wikirby’s '''privacy policy''' details the nature of the data we collect from our users, and who may access this data. If you do not agree to the terms of this policy, you may not access Wikirby.


Do note that if you decide to post personal information (age, name, address, etc.) on your user page, you are doing so at your own risk.  WiKirby is not responsible for anything that occurs as a result of this information being posted, and recommends that you not reveal too much personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our collection and use of data or would like to request to have your personal data removed, please contact an [[WiKirby:Administrators|admin]] on their talk page.


WiKirby may not be held responsible for, or under any circumstances be associated with the opinions expressed by, the content of all editable pages, as these are community endeavors and their directions sometimes make unexpected, and inappropriate, detours from their original intent.  WiKirby staff, however, pledges to moderate these pages to the best of its abilities and ensure inappropriate content and opinions are not displayed on the website, as our intentions are to be a web site suitable for people of all ages.
== Session data ==
All content on Wikirby is open to the public for viewing and editing. Session data may be recorded by Wikirby, such as IP address, browser, operating system, screen resolution, and location. We use this information to help improve the quality of our services, and will never distribute it to third parties without the approval of the relevant users.


In a similar fashion, we cannot be held responsible or directly associated with the advertisements shown at our site, as they are served through a third party network. We will, however, do everything in our power to limit these ads to those which are suitable for people of all ages and, in the event that WiKirby is informed of inappropriate advertising, certainly bring such an issue up with the advertising companies that sponsor it.
== Personal and account data ==
When you create an account on Wikirby, we record data such as your username, email address, and any other details you choose to provide, in order for our systems to identify you. By registering an account on Wikirby, you agree to allow us to record such data. You may access and edit your data by visiting [[Special:Preferences]] while logged in. This data will never be shared with any third parties, and we will endeavor to ensure that users' data is kept secure insofar as is reasonably possible. If you have used an email address to sign up, you may unset your e-mail address in your user preferences.


If you have any questions regarding WiKirby's privacy policies, please use the [[WiKirby:Administrators|Administrators]] page to get in touch with one of WiKirby's many knowledgeable owners, who will be happy to answer them for you.
However, Wikirby cannot be held responsible for any personal data posted publicly (age, name, address, etc.); e.g. on users' personal pages. We recommend that you do not share any more personal information than is absolutely necessary.
 
User accounts cannot be deleted. When you register an account on Wikirby, you agree to allow us to retain all necessary data indefinitely.
 
== Editing ==
When you post an edit to a page, the system will record your username, and all content you add, remove, or change. This data is publicly accessible for anyone to view or distribute, and once an edit is posted, this data is released irrevocably under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License 1.3. By posting an edit, you agree to this data being recorded and released. If you do not agree, please do not submit edits to the wiki.
 
Content submitted to the wiki is the work of our editors; as such, Wikirby owners and staff cannot be held responsible for content posted to articles that may be considered offensive or misleading, or which may expose private data. However, the staff will promise to attempt to monitor all incoming contributions, and to remove any such content as soon as is possible.
 
== Advertising ==
All advertisements on Wikirby are served by [https://www.shemedia.com/ She Media]. Information collected by our advertisers may include browser and Device information such as your IP address, the type of web browser, computer, platform, related software and settings you are using; device type and model, manufacturer, operating system type and version, time zone, general location inferred from IP address, and identifiers assigned to a device, such as its iOS Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), Android/Google Advertising ID (AAID or GAID), or other unique device identifier (typically an alphanumeric string allocated to a device by the device manufacturer, identifiers stored in a our cookie, ETag, or browser or web cache). Your IP address is usually associated with the place from which you enter the Internet, like your Internet Service Provider, your company or your library. We use your IP address and other identifiers for a variety of purposes, including to help diagnose problems with our servers, gather broad demographic information, and other purposes as allowed or required by law.
 
This may include the use of the ad serving services in accordance with applicable law (including industry self-regulation or standard practices proposed by organizations such as the Network Advertising Initiative, Privacy Alliance or TRUSTe), including, without limitation, (i) the use of third party advertising technology, (ii) the data collection and other uses of the Ad Serving Services, and (iii) any reporting and/or targeting activities.
 
Information about your interactions on our Publisher Network Websites such as information about the activities or actions on those Publisher Network Websites, the content viewed on the Publisher Network Websites, the URL that referred you to the Publisher Network Websites and all of the areas within the Publisher Network Websites that you visit, the web sites you visit after the Publisher Network Website; SKM ad information, such as the content of the ad (what the ad is about, e.g. entertainment, news); the ad type (e.g. text, image, or video); where the ad is served (e.g. the website on which the ad appears); whether you clicked on the ad, the number of times you have seen the ad, and information about your interaction with the ad. You may read more about [http://corporate.shemedia.com/faq/ad-services-privacy-policy#3 She Media's privacy policy here]. If you wish, you may opt out from such collection and use [http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp at this website here].
 
As such, we are not responsible for any data collected or shared via any advertisements shown, or any content contained therein which may be offensive or malicious in nature. If you notice an advertisement on Wikirby that you feel is inappropriate, please contact an [[WiKirby:Administrators|admin]], giving them as much information as possible (e.g. a screenshot of the offending advertisement, which page you saw the advertisement on, etc.), and we will attempt to have it removed from our advertising rotation.
 
== External links ==
Wikirbyi is not responsible for the content or data collection policies of any sites you may visit via external links on the wiki. You follow external links at your own risk.
 
== Cookies ==
By visiting Wikirby, you agree to allow us to place cookies on your system, in order to identify you and retain your session data. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may disable them in your browser's settings; however, note that you will be unable to log in or edit.
 
==Changes to this Privacy Policy==
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy to this page.  We will let you know when changes have been made to this Privacy Policy by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.  You are advised to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.  Changes to this Privacy Policy are effected when they are posted on this page.

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Effective Date: 7/11/2019 Wikirby’s privacy policy details the nature of the data we collect from our users, and who may access this data. If you do not agree to the terms of this policy, you may not access Wikirby.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our collection and use of data or would like to request to have your personal data removed, please contact an admin on their talk page.

Session data

All content on Wikirby is open to the public for viewing and editing. Session data may be recorded by Wikirby, such as IP address, browser, operating system, screen resolution, and location. We use this information to help improve the quality of our services, and will never distribute it to third parties without the approval of the relevant users.

Personal and account data

When you create an account on Wikirby, we record data such as your username, email address, and any other details you choose to provide, in order for our systems to identify you. By registering an account on Wikirby, you agree to allow us to record such data. You may access and edit your data by visiting Special:Preferences while logged in. This data will never be shared with any third parties, and we will endeavor to ensure that users' data is kept secure insofar as is reasonably possible. If you have used an email address to sign up, you may unset your e-mail address in your user preferences.

However, Wikirby cannot be held responsible for any personal data posted publicly (age, name, address, etc.); e.g. on users' personal pages. We recommend that you do not share any more personal information than is absolutely necessary.

User accounts cannot be deleted. When you register an account on Wikirby, you agree to allow us to retain all necessary data indefinitely.

Editing

When you post an edit to a page, the system will record your username, and all content you add, remove, or change. This data is publicly accessible for anyone to view or distribute, and once an edit is posted, this data is released irrevocably under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License 1.3. By posting an edit, you agree to this data being recorded and released. If you do not agree, please do not submit edits to the wiki.

Content submitted to the wiki is the work of our editors; as such, Wikirby owners and staff cannot be held responsible for content posted to articles that may be considered offensive or misleading, or which may expose private data. However, the staff will promise to attempt to monitor all incoming contributions, and to remove any such content as soon as is possible.

Advertising

All advertisements on Wikirby are served by She Media. Information collected by our advertisers may include browser and Device information such as your IP address, the type of web browser, computer, platform, related software and settings you are using; device type and model, manufacturer, operating system type and version, time zone, general location inferred from IP address, and identifiers assigned to a device, such as its iOS Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), Android/Google Advertising ID (AAID or GAID), or other unique device identifier (typically an alphanumeric string allocated to a device by the device manufacturer, identifiers stored in a our cookie, ETag, or browser or web cache). Your IP address is usually associated with the place from which you enter the Internet, like your Internet Service Provider, your company or your library. We use your IP address and other identifiers for a variety of purposes, including to help diagnose problems with our servers, gather broad demographic information, and other purposes as allowed or required by law.

This may include the use of the ad serving services in accordance with applicable law (including industry self-regulation or standard practices proposed by organizations such as the Network Advertising Initiative, Privacy Alliance or TRUSTe), including, without limitation, (i) the use of third party advertising technology, (ii) the data collection and other uses of the Ad Serving Services, and (iii) any reporting and/or targeting activities.

Information about your interactions on our Publisher Network Websites such as information about the activities or actions on those Publisher Network Websites, the content viewed on the Publisher Network Websites, the URL that referred you to the Publisher Network Websites and all of the areas within the Publisher Network Websites that you visit, the web sites you visit after the Publisher Network Website; SKM ad information, such as the content of the ad (what the ad is about, e.g. entertainment, news); the ad type (e.g. text, image, or video); where the ad is served (e.g. the website on which the ad appears); whether you clicked on the ad, the number of times you have seen the ad, and information about your interaction with the ad. You may read more about She Media's privacy policy here. If you wish, you may opt out from such collection and use at this website here.

As such, we are not responsible for any data collected or shared via any advertisements shown, or any content contained therein which may be offensive or malicious in nature. If you notice an advertisement on Wikirby that you feel is inappropriate, please contact an admin, giving them as much information as possible (e.g. a screenshot of the offending advertisement, which page you saw the advertisement on, etc.), and we will attempt to have it removed from our advertising rotation.

External links

Wikirbyi is not responsible for the content or data collection policies of any sites you may visit via external links on the wiki. You follow external links at your own risk.

Cookies

By visiting Wikirby, you agree to allow us to place cookies on your system, in order to identify you and retain your session data. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may disable them in your browser's settings; however, note that you will be unable to log in or edit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy to this page. We will let you know when changes have been made to this Privacy Policy by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effected when they are posted on this page.