Editing formula:Privacy policy

This page outlines the privacy policy for the Formula One Wiki. By accessing or contributing to this site, you agree to the practices described below.

== Scope ==

This privacy policy applies to all pages hosted under the domain of this wiki. It governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data related to viewing, editing, and account registration.

== Non-Registered Users ==

You may read all publicly accessible content on this wiki without creating an account.

* No personal data is collected beyond what is automatically logged by the web server, such as:
  * IP address
  * Browser type and version
  * Timestamp of access
  * Referring page (if available)

These logs are used solely for technical diagnostics and are not linked to individual identities unless abuse or legal compliance is involved.

== Registered Users ==

When you register an account, the following data is stored:

* Username (displayed publicly)
* Account creation date
* Contributions made under that username
* Email address (optional and not publicly visible)

Your email address, if provided, is used for password recovery or administrative contact. You may disable all email-based features in your user preferences.

== User Contributions ==

All edits and uploads made to this wiki are public and permanently recorded. Your username (or IP address if unregistered) will be associated with your contributions.

Please assume that any information you post is publicly visible and cannot be removed upon request except under exceptional legal or administrative circumstances.

== Cookies ==

This wiki uses cookies to:
* Maintain your login session
* Track preference settings
* Improve usability and page navigation

Cookies are not used for advertising or behavioural profiling.

== Data Retention ==

* Page histories, logs, and contributions are retained indefinitely
* Web server access logs may be retained for up to 90 days for technical and legal compliance
* Email addresses and preferences are stored securely and are never sold or shared

== Analytics ==

This wiki does not use third-party analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel. Page views may be counted internally using privacy-respecting server logs.

== Licensing and Public Data ==

All public contributions are released under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license unless otherwise noted. By contributing, you grant irrevocable permission for your work to be used and modified under the same license.

== Sharing of Data ==

Data is not shared with third parties unless:
* Required by law
* Necessary to prevent vandalism, abuse, or cyberattacks
* Specifically approved by a system administrator for operational support

== Right to Request Deletion ==

This is an academic and archival wiki. As such:
* Content removal requests for valid published contributions are generally declined
* If your personal data has been accidentally disclosed (e.g., private email posted), please contact an administrator immediately via the [[Help:Contact|Contact Portal]].

== Policy Changes ==

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or site functionality. Material changes will be announced via the Main Page or Site Notice.

== Contact ==

For questions or data concerns, please leave a message on [[User talk:Formula]] or use the [[Help:Contact|Contact Portal]].

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