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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: March 5th, 2023


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.
{{SITENAME}}'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 {{SITENAME}}.


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.
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 a [[{{SITENAME}}:Administrators|bureaucrat]], either on their talk page, or via [[{{SITENAME}}:social media|social media]].


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.
== Session data ==
All content on {{SITENAME}} is open to the public for viewing and editing. Session data may be recorded by {{SITENAME}}, 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.


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.
== Personal and account data ==
When you create an account on {{SITENAME}}, we record data such as your username, e-mail address, and any other details you choose to provide, in order for our systems to identify you. By registering an account on {{SITENAME}}, you agree to allow us to record such data. You may access and edit your data by visiting [[Special:Preferences]] while logged in. Site administrators are able to view this data, but it 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 e-mail address to sign up, you may unset your e-mail address in your user preferences.
 
However, {{SITENAME}} 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.
 
{{SITENAME}} may ask for your age in order to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We will not ask for any other information, such as your password — if you receive such an inquiry, do not respond.
 
User accounts cannot be deleted. When you register an account on {{SITENAME}}, 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, {{SITENAME}}'s 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.
 
== External links ==
{{SITENAME}} 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 {{SITENAME}}, 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: March 5th, 2023

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 a bureaucrat, either on their talk page, or via social media.

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, e-mail 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. Site administrators are able to view this data, but it 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 e-mail 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.

WiKirby may ask for your age in order to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We will not ask for any other information, such as your password — if you receive such an inquiry, do not respond.

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's 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.

External links

WiKirby 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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