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<p>Started Privacy Page</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>= Privacy Policy =<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;Effective date: October 2025&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> This Privacy Policy explains how &#039;&#039;&#039;Spectrology.org&#039;&#039;&#039; (“we”, “our”, or “the Project”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit or contribute to this website. <br /> Spectrology.org is operated as an independent, non-profit cultural-heritage archive based in the United Kingdom.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 1. Overview ==<br /> Spectrology.org collects and processes only the minimum information required to operate a functional wiki, protect the site from abuse, and maintain academic and historical integrity. <br /> We do &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; sell, rent, or trade personal information, and we do not display advertising or use third-party marketing trackers.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 2. Information We Collect ==<br /> Spectrology.org may collect the following categories of data:<br /> <br /> * **Account Information:** When you create an account, we store your chosen username, encrypted password, and contact email. <br /> * **Public Contributions:** Any text, images, or files you upload become part of the public record of the wiki. Your username is attached to each edit and is visible in page histories. <br /> * **Technical Data:** We automatically log IP addresses and browser information for security and anti-spam purposes. <br /> * **Cookies:** Standard MediaWiki cookies are used for login sessions, language preferences, and analytics. These cookies do not contain personal information. <br /> * **Email Communication:** If you contact us by email, your message and address are retained only as long as required to respond or maintain correspondence.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 3. Legal Basis for Processing ==<br /> Spectrology.org processes personal data under the following lawful bases (Article 6 of the UK GDPR):<br /> <br /> * **Legitimate Interest:** To maintain a secure, functional wiki and prevent abuse. <br /> * **Consent:** When users voluntarily provide information (e.g., email contact, account creation). <br /> * **Public Interest / Archival Purpose:** To preserve cultural and historical records contributed by users.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 4. How Information Is Used ==<br /> We use information only for the following purposes:<br /> <br /> * Operating and maintaining the wiki and its contributor community. <br /> * Attributing authorship and edit history within the public archive. <br /> * Monitoring for vandalism, spam, or security threats. <br /> * Responding to user enquiries and collaboration requests. <br /> * Generating anonymous, aggregate statistics to improve performance and layout.<br /> <br /> We do not perform behavioural profiling or targeted advertising.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 5. Data Retention ==<br /> * Public contributions (pages, files, edits) are preserved indefinitely as part of the historical record of the wiki. <br /> * Account and log data are stored only as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes. <br /> * Users may request account closure at any time; however, public contributions will normally remain to preserve the integrity of the historical archive.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 6. Data Sharing ==<br /> We do not share personal data with third parties except:<br /> * When required by UK law or lawful court order. <br /> * When necessary for site maintenance by trusted technical service providers (e.g., hosting, backup, or security services) who are bound by confidentiality agreements. <br /> * When contributors explicitly license their work under Creative Commons terms allowing reuse.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 7. International Transfers ==<br /> Spectrology.org is hosted in the United Kingdom. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 8. Your Rights ==<br /> Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:<br /> <br /> * Access the personal data we hold about you. <br /> * Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data. <br /> * Request deletion of your account or contact information. <br /> * Object to or restrict certain processing activities. <br /> * Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).<br /> <br /> Requests can be sent to &#039;&#039;&#039;[mailto:privacy@spectrology.org privacy@spectrology.org]&#039;&#039;&#039;.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 9. Cookies ==<br /> Spectrology.org uses only essential cookies required for login and basic analytics. <br /> You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features (such as account login) may not function properly. <br /> We do not use third-party advertising or social-media tracking cookies.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 10. Children’s Privacy ==<br /> Spectrology.org is intended for users aged 16 and over. <br /> We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. <br /> If a contribution is found to have been made by someone under 16 without consent, it will be removed upon request.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 11. Security ==<br /> We employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:<br /> * Encrypted (HTTPS) connections for all traffic. <br /> * Regular software updates and access-control reviews. <br /> * Limited administrator access to user data. <br /> * Secure encrypted password storage.<br /> <br /> However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. Users participate at their own risk and are advised not to post private information.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 12. External Links ==<br /> Spectrology.org contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 13. Changes to This Policy ==<br /> This policy may be updated periodically. The revision date will be shown at the top of the page. <br /> Significant changes will be announced on the wiki’s recent-changes feed.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == 14. Contact ==<br /> Questions, data-access requests, or privacy concerns can be directed to: <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Email: [mailto:privacy@spectrology.org privacy@spectrology.org]&#039;&#039;&#039; <br /> Postal correspondence (on request): Spectrology.org Privacy Officer, United Kingdom.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;Spectrology.org is an independent, non-profit cultural-heritage archive documenting the ghosts of architecture, memory, and culture. It operates transparently and in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.&#039;&#039;</div>

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