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= EQLWiki Privacy Policy =
= EQL Wiki Privacy Policy =


This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected by the EverQuest Legends Wiki (EQL Wiki) and how it is used. We are committed to transparency and to collecting only the minimum information necessary to operate the site.
=== Information Collected by the Website ===
* Standard server logs record technical details such as IP address, browser, and date and time of access. These logs are used only for security and maintenance.
* If you create a wiki account, an email address is required for account verification and password recovery.
* Forum profiles have optional content which users may submit to display on their profile, not required.
* No other personal information is collected.


== 1. Information Collected by the Website ==
=== Editing and Contributions ===
* EQL Wiki does not allow anonymous editing. All edits are tied to your registered username and are publicly visible as part of the wiki's revision history. This is standard MediaWiki behavior.
* Your email address is never displayed publicly.


=== 1.1 Server Logs ===
=== Use of Information ===
Like most websites, our server automatically records basic technical information when you visit. This may include:
* Server logs are used for the sole purpose of security, diagnostics and performance monitoring.
* IP address
* Email addresses submitted to our site are only used for account management.
* Browser type and version
* No information is sold, shared, or used for marketing.
* Pages visited
* Date and time of access


These logs are used solely for security, troubleshooting, and maintenance. They are not used for analytics, profiling, or marketing.
=== Cookies ===
* Our site may use cookies to maintain login sessions. These cookies contain no personal information beyond your login state and site preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies.


=== 1.2 Account Registration Information ===
=== Data Retention ===
To create an account on EQLWiki, you must provide a valid email address. This is required for:
* Wiki edits and page histories are retained indefinitely as part of the project's records.
* Account verification
* Password recovery
* Administrative contact if needed
 
No other personal information is required or collected.
 
=== 1.3 Editing and Contributions ===
EQLWiki does not allow anonymous editing. All edits are tied to your registered username and are publicly visible as part of the wiki’s revision history. This is standard MediaWiki behavior.
 
Your email address is never displayed publicly.
 
== 2. Information We Do Not Collect ==
EQLWiki does not collect or use:
* Analytics data (Google Analytics, Matomo, etc.)
* Advertising identifiers
* Behavioral tracking
* Third‑party cookies
* Personal information beyond your email address
 
We do not profile users, track browsing behavior, or sell/share data with any third party.
 
== 3. Use of Information ==
Information collected by the site is used only for:
* Maintaining and securing the website
* Managing user accounts
* Preventing spam, abuse, and vandalism
* Ensuring proper functioning of the wiki software
 
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes.
 
No information is sold, rented, or shared with outside organizations.
 
== 4. Cookies ==
EQLWiki uses only the cookies required for the wiki to function. These include:
* Session cookies to keep you logged in
* Preference cookies (optional) to remember interface settings
 
These cookies contain no personal information beyond your login state.
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies.
 
== 5. Publicly Visible Information ==
When you contribute to the wiki:
* Your username is attached to your edits
* Your contributions are permanently stored in the page history
* Your user talk page and contributions page are publicly accessible
 
This is standard for all MediaWiki installations.
 
Your email address is never public unless you choose to reveal it.
 
== 6. Data Retention ==
* Server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and maintenance.
* Wiki edits and page histories are retained indefinitely as part of the project’s permanent record.
* User accounts remain until deleted by the user or by an administrator for policy violations.
* User accounts remain until deleted by the user or by an administrator for policy violations.


== 7. Security ==
=== Contact ===
We take reasonable measures to protect the site and user data, including:
* If you have questions about this policy, contact Caliente.
* Secure server configuration
* Limited administrative access
* Regular software updates
* Monitoring for abuse or unauthorized access
 
However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

Latest revision as of 00:43, 3 May 2026

EQL Wiki Privacy Policy

Information Collected by the Website

  • Standard server logs record technical details such as IP address, browser, and date and time of access. These logs are used only for security and maintenance.
  • If you create a wiki account, an email address is required for account verification and password recovery.
  • Forum profiles have optional content which users may submit to display on their profile, not required.
  • No other personal information is collected.

Editing and Contributions

  • EQL Wiki does not allow anonymous editing. All edits are tied to your registered username and are publicly visible as part of the wiki's revision history. This is standard MediaWiki behavior.
  • Your email address is never displayed publicly.

Use of Information

  • Server logs are used for the sole purpose of security, diagnostics and performance monitoring.
  • Email addresses submitted to our site are only used for account management.
  • No information is sold, shared, or used for marketing.

Cookies

  • Our site may use cookies to maintain login sessions. These cookies contain no personal information beyond your login state and site preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies.

Data Retention

  • Wiki edits and page histories are retained indefinitely as part of the project's records.
  • User accounts remain until deleted by the user or by an administrator for policy violations.

Contact

  • If you have questions about this policy, contact Caliente.
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