Screamer Wiki:Privacy policy

Thank you for using Screamer Wiki. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all the information you share with us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

• IP addresses: We collect IP addresses to identify users and to analyze website traffic. We may use your IP address to block access to our website in case of misuse or to enforce our terms of service.
• Email addresses: We collect email addresses to create accounts, send notifications, and communicate with users.
• Names: We collect names to identify users and personalize their experience on our website. These are only collected if the user enters their name.

Use of Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and improve our services: We use your personal data to operate and improve our website, provide customer service, and respond to user inquiries and feedback.
• Enforce our policies: We use your personal data to enforce our terms of service and community guidelines, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse.
• Analyze website traffic: We use your personal data to analyze website traffic, monitor website performance, and improve website design and functionality.
• Comply with legal obligations: We may use your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders and law enforcement requests.

Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: We may share your personal data with third parties with your consent.
• To enforce our policies: We may share your personal data with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or other third parties to enforce our policies and comply with legal obligations.
• In case of a change in ownership: In the event of a change in ownership, such as a merger or acquisition, we may transfer your personal data to the new owner.
• For legal purposes: We may share your personal data to protect the rights and property of Screamer Wiki, our users, or the public.

Cookies

We use cookies to provide a better browsing experience and personalize content for our users. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit our website. Cookies may be used for the following purposes:

• To keep you logged in: We use cookies to keep you logged in if you have an account with us.
• To prevent ban evasion: We use cookies to prevent ban evasion and enforce our policies.
• For website analytics: We use cookies to collect website analytics, such as user behavior, website traffic, and website performance.

Analytics

We use Matomo for website analytics. Matomo is an open-source web analytics software that provides insights into website traffic, user behavior, and website performance. We collect the following types of data for analytics:

• The general location of where a person is (nearest big city usually).
• Stats on who is using the website, the web browser used, a truncated IP address, the operating system used, the resolution of your screen, the device you are using, and how you got to the wiki.

This type of information may be released for statistics on the website, but nothing released will be identifiable to a user.

Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data: Right to access: You have the right to access the personal data we have collected about you. Right to rectification: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have collected about you. Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or when you withdraw your consent. Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or when the processing is unlawful. Right to data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of the personal data we have collected about you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller. Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, and we reserve the right to refuse to fulfill requests that are unfounded, excessive, or otherwise unreasonable.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that your rights under the GDPR have been violated.

GDPR Compliance

In addition to the aforementioned policies, we are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located within the European Union (EU).

Under GDPR, users have the right to access their personal data and have it corrected or erased if necessary. Users also have the right to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

If you are an EU user and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal(at)screamer(dot)wiki. Please note that we may ask for additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Retention

Screamer Network will retain user data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. We will securely dispose of any user data that is no longer needed.

Data Security

We take the security of user data seriously and have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of user data. This includes, but is not limited to, using secure transmission protocols, encryption, and access controls.

Third-Party Links

Screamer Wiki may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience and do not signify our endorsement of those websites or services. We do not have any control over those third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of those third-party websites or services before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Properties in our network are not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at legal (at) screamer (dot) wiki.

Definitions

We: "Screamer Wiki," "Screamer Forums," "Screamer Gallery," and/or "Screamer Wiki Video."

You: The end user.

Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person.

IP address: A unique identifier assigned to a device that is connected to the internet.

Cookies: Small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, login information, and other details to improve your user experience.

Matomo: An open-source web analytics platform that is used by Screamer Wiki to collect usage statistics.

GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation, a privacy regulation that was implemented by the European Union to protect the privacy rights of its citizens.

Data Retention: The length of time that personal data is kept by a company or organization.

Data Security: The measures taken by a company or organization to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Third-Party Links: Links to websites or services that are not operated by Screamer Wiki.