HandWiki:Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
The HandWiki team respects your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
The HandWiki website does not collect personal information, such as name, ORCid number, email, phone numbers, etc. We also do not collect non-personal information, such as IP address, browser type, cookies, etc. It is up to the users to decide what information may be provided on their personal user ("Talk") pages.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the website
- Improve user experience
- Communicate with you (support, updates, notifications)
- Process transactions or registrations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The HandWiki website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve functionality
You can control cookie settings through your browser.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your (personal or not-personal) data. We may share information with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Business partners (only when necessary for service delivery)
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
The HandWiki team may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Knowledge Media Foundation Inc. Email: 'contact[AT]knowmedia.org'.
Any technical issues related to HandWiki website can be sent to 'us[AT]handwiki.org'.
The HandWiki team and the Knowledge Media Foundation.
