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== Introduction ==
At wiki.nixos.org, we regard your privacy as important, same as we regard our own privacy. This policy provides information about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.


== Information We Collect ==


=== Log Data ===
Whenever you visit wiki.nixos.org, our servers automatically record certain information, referred to as "log data." This includes specifics that your browser transmits to us, such as your Internet Protocol address, the URL you accessed on our site, your browser type, and the date and time of your request. It also incorporates data about your usage of nixos.wiki and any cookie data.


== What Data is Collected? ==
=== Cookies ===
; Log data
wiki.nixos.org uses "cookies" or equivalent technologies to capture data. Cookies are small text files that your computer sends each time you visit our website. Depending on their function, we may use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device until you or your browser delete them).
: When interacting with nixos.wiki, our servers record information (“log data”), including information that your browser automatically sends whenever you visit a website. This log data includes (but is not limited to) your Internet Protocol address, the URL you accessed, browser type, the date and time of your request, how you used nixos.wiki, and cookie data.
: This data is stored for up to 7 days and used to secure the wiki from malicious entities like spam bots and DOS attackers (e.g. by blocking IP addresses that create an unreasonable amount of requests).
; Cookie data
: We also use “cookies” (small text files sent by your computer each time you visit our website) or similar technologies to capture data. When we use cookies or other similar technologies, we use session cookies (that last until you close your browser) or persistent cookies (that last until you or your browser delete them). For example, we use cookies to store your wiki preferences (e.g. to keep you logged in) or other settings so you don‘t have to set them up every time you visit nixos.wiki. Some of the cookies we use are associated with your nixos.wiki account (including information about you, such as the email address you gave us) and other cookies are not.
: Those cookies correspond to those used by a usual MediaWiki installation. We do not employ cookies for any kind of additional user tracking and/or advertisement.
; Wiki data
: Due to the nature of a wiki other data has to be saved and processed. This includes (but is not limited to) a protocol of all wiki edits, time and date of the edit and account associated with the edit.


== Want to Remove Your Personal Data? ==
We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings on wiki.nixos.org, thus saving you from the need to set them up each time you visit our site. Some cookies may be linked to your wiki.nixos.org account, which might include information like the email address or username you provided us, while others are not. Our usage of cookies is consistent with standard practices for MediaWiki installations. We refrain from using cookies for additional user tracking or advertising purposes.
In the case you want your personal data removed from nixos.wiki please contact fadenb+nixoswikiprivacy{{@}}utzutzutz.net by email.
 
Please make sure to include ...
=== Wiki Data ===
* ... what personal information you wish to be removed
Given the intrinsic nature of a wiki and especially the MediaWiki software, we must save and process specific additional data. This includes (but is not limited to) your wiki username, language settings, email address (if provided), a log of all your wiki edits, and the time, date, and associated account of each edit.
** Please be specific to avoid unnecessary inquiries
 
* ... some way to allow us to verify the claim that it is your personal data you want removed
== Requesting Removal of Your Personal Data ==
If you want your personal data removed from wiki.nixos.org, please reach out to us at wiki@nixos.org. Make sure to specify:
 
* The precise personal information you want us to remove. Providing as many details as possible will help avoid unnecessary correspondence.
* A method for us to verify that the data you wish to have removed indeed belongs to you.
 
Please note:
 
* We can't process requests that lack the required information.
* Certain data is essential for the proper functioning of the wiki and, under the legitimate interest provision, will not be removed. This includes your wiki username, for instance.
 
== Contacting Us ==
Should you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, feel free to contact our admin team at wiki@nixos.org. Our admin team consists entirely of volunteers, and all work is carried out on a best-effort basis. As such, we can't guarantee immediate response times.
 
By using our site, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy. We may occasionally update this policy, so we recommend you review it regularly to stay informed about our data practices

Latest revision as of 01:45, 7 April 2024

Introduction

At wiki.nixos.org, we regard your privacy as important, same as we regard our own privacy. This policy provides information about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.

Information We Collect

Log Data

Whenever you visit wiki.nixos.org, our servers automatically record certain information, referred to as "log data." This includes specifics that your browser transmits to us, such as your Internet Protocol address, the URL you accessed on our site, your browser type, and the date and time of your request. It also incorporates data about your usage of nixos.wiki and any cookie data.

Cookies

wiki.nixos.org uses "cookies" or equivalent technologies to capture data. Cookies are small text files that your computer sends each time you visit our website. Depending on their function, we may use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device until you or your browser delete them).

We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings on wiki.nixos.org, thus saving you from the need to set them up each time you visit our site. Some cookies may be linked to your wiki.nixos.org account, which might include information like the email address or username you provided us, while others are not. Our usage of cookies is consistent with standard practices for MediaWiki installations. We refrain from using cookies for additional user tracking or advertising purposes.

Wiki Data

Given the intrinsic nature of a wiki and especially the MediaWiki software, we must save and process specific additional data. This includes (but is not limited to) your wiki username, language settings, email address (if provided), a log of all your wiki edits, and the time, date, and associated account of each edit.

Requesting Removal of Your Personal Data

If you want your personal data removed from wiki.nixos.org, please reach out to us at wiki@nixos.org. Make sure to specify:

  • The precise personal information you want us to remove. Providing as many details as possible will help avoid unnecessary correspondence.
  • A method for us to verify that the data you wish to have removed indeed belongs to you.

Please note:

  • We can't process requests that lack the required information.
  • Certain data is essential for the proper functioning of the wiki and, under the legitimate interest provision, will not be removed. This includes your wiki username, for instance.

Contacting Us

Should you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, feel free to contact our admin team at wiki@nixos.org. Our admin team consists entirely of volunteers, and all work is carried out on a best-effort basis. As such, we can't guarantee immediate response times.

By using our site, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy. We may occasionally update this policy, so we recommend you review it regularly to stay informed about our data practices

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