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.

1. Information Collected by the Website

1.1 Server Logs

Like most websites, our server automatically records basic technical information when you visit. This may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
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.

1.2 Account Registration Information

To create an account on EQL Wiki, you must provide a valid email address. This is required for:

Account verification
Password recovery
Administrative contact if needed

No other personal information is required or collected.

1.3 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.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

EQL Wiki 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

EQL Wiki 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.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the site and user data, including:

Secure server configuration
Limited administrative access
Regular software updates
Monitoring for abuse or unauthorized access

However, no website can guarantee absolute security.