Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Loftia Community Wiki (the Site) collects, uses, and protects information from its users (you). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account on the Site, we collect:
- Your username
- Your email address (required for registration)
- Your password (stored securely using salted hashes by MediaWiki)
1.2 User Contributions
All content you contribute — such as edits, uploads, or discussion posts — is publicly visible and associated with your username. This includes edit history and timestamps.
1.3 Automatically Collected Data
MediaWiki may automatically log technical information when you visit or interact with the Site:
- Your IP address
- Browser and device information
- Timestamps of actions
- Referring pages and links
1.4 Cookies
The Site uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Store user preferences
- Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Note: The Site does not currently use a cookie preference banner. By using the Site, you consent to the use of essential cookies.
1.5 Bot Prevention
To protect the Site from automated abuse, we use Cloudflare Turnstile for verifying certain user actions (e.g., edits). This may involve interaction with Cloudflare servers and temporary storage of technical data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and improve the Site
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Authenticate users and maintain account security
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to misuse
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
However, your data may be disclosed:
- To MediaWiki administrators and trusted moderators for security or moderation purposes
- To comply with legal processes or governmental requests
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the community
4. Data Retention
- Public contributions and revision histories are retained indefinitely as part of the wiki's record.
- Logs generated by MediaWiki (e.g., login attempts, user actions) may be retained for operational and security purposes.
- Account data is retained until you request deletion.
5. Security Measures
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted storage of passwords
- HTTPS encryption of traffic
- Use of Cloudflare Turnstile for bot detection
- Moderation tools to detect and respond to abuse
6. Your Rights and Requests
You may:
- Update your user account information
- Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
- Request access to or export of your stored data
All such requests may be submitted via email to: wiki@loftiawiki.org Please include your username and a clear description of your request.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13. If you are under the age of 13, you may not create an account or submit personal information.
8. Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare Turnstile: Used for CAPTCHA verification to reduce spam and bots.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any external websites linked from this Site.
9. Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Last updated: 2025-07-27
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact the site team at: wiki@loftiawiki.org