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| − | + | This page explains what information may be collected when you visit '''{{SITENAME}}''', and how it is used. | |
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| + | == Information collected automatically == | ||
| + | * When you visit this wiki, the software (MediaWiki) and the web server automatically record some technical details such as: | ||
| + | ** Your IP address | ||
| + | ** Browser type / user agent | ||
| + | ** The pages you access and the time of access | ||
| + | * These logs are generally used for debugging and statistics. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Accounts and user data == | ||
| + | * If you create an account, you will need to choose a username and password. | ||
| + | * An email address may be provided (optional/required depending on settings). | ||
| + | * Passwords are stored securely in a hashed form, never in plain text. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Cookies == | ||
| + | * MediaWiki uses cookies to: | ||
| + | ** Keep you logged in between visits | ||
| + | ** Store preferences (such as language or skin) | ||
| + | * These cookies are required for normal wiki operation. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Editing and publishing == | ||
| + | * All edits and uploads are '''publicly visible''' and permanently stored in the page history. | ||
| + | * If you edit without logging in, your IP address will be recorded and shown publicly in the edit history. | ||
| + | * Registered users have their edits attributed to their chosen username. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Access by administrators == | ||
| + | * Administrators and bureaucrats can see IP addresses of users and anonymous editors. | ||
| + | * This access is generally used for moderation, vandalism prevention, and abuse handling. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Third-party services == | ||
| + | * If {{SITENAME}} uses extensions or services that contact external websites (for example, Instant Commons images from Wikimedia Commons), those services may also receive your IP address and browser details. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Disclaimer == | ||
| + | * This policy may change as the wiki develops. | ||
| + | * By using this wiki, you agree that your contributions are publicly available and may be retained indefinitely (unless you decide that you want to hide any of your contributions, if that's the case, please contact any of our administrators/bureaucrats). | ||
Latest revision as of 11:15, 27 August 2025
This page explains what information may be collected when you visit Gran Turismo Knowledge Base, and how it is used.
Contents
Information collected automatically
- When you visit this wiki, the software (MediaWiki) and the web server automatically record some technical details such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type / user agent
- The pages you access and the time of access
- These logs are generally used for debugging and statistics.
Accounts and user data
- If you create an account, you will need to choose a username and password.
- An email address may be provided (optional/required depending on settings).
- Passwords are stored securely in a hashed form, never in plain text.
Cookies
- MediaWiki uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in between visits
- Store preferences (such as language or skin)
- These cookies are required for normal wiki operation.
Editing and publishing
- All edits and uploads are publicly visible and permanently stored in the page history.
- If you edit without logging in, your IP address will be recorded and shown publicly in the edit history.
- Registered users have their edits attributed to their chosen username.
Access by administrators
- Administrators and bureaucrats can see IP addresses of users and anonymous editors.
- This access is generally used for moderation, vandalism prevention, and abuse handling.
Third-party services
- If Gran Turismo Knowledge Base uses extensions or services that contact external websites (for example, Instant Commons images from Wikimedia Commons), those services may also receive your IP address and browser details.
Disclaimer
- This policy may change as the wiki develops.
- By using this wiki, you agree that your contributions are publicly available and may be retained indefinitely (unless you decide that you want to hide any of your contributions, if that's the case, please contact any of our administrators/bureaucrats).
