Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 1, 2026
WikiYou ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://wikiyou.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
WikiYou is a static website and does not require user registration or accounts. However, if you contribute content to WikiYou via GitHub Pull Requests, your GitHub username and any information associated with your GitHub profile may be publicly visible through the Git commit history and GitHub platform. This information is governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure, including but not limited to:
- Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date and time of access, and other standard web server log information.
- Device Information: Hardware model, operating system version, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
This information is collected by our hosting provider as part of standard web server operations and is used solely for security, performance monitoring, and abuse prevention purposes.
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
WikiYou does not:
- Require user accounts or registration
- Collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through the Site
- Use tracking pixels, web beacons, or advertising networks
- Sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties
- Conduct behavioral tracking or profiling
2. How We Use Your Information
Any information collected automatically through server logs is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Maintaining the security and integrity of the Site
- Monitoring and preventing abuse, unauthorized access, or denial-of-service attacks
- Analyzing aggregate, anonymized traffic patterns to improve Site performance
- Complying with legal obligations or responding to lawful requests from public authorities
3. Local Storage & Cookies
WikiYou uses the browser's localStorage mechanism to store non-personal, functional data on your device. This includes:
- Game preferences and scores: High scores for browser-based games (e.g., Snake) are stored locally to enhance your experience. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any server.
WikiYou does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes. We do not use any third-party cookies. You may clear localStorage data at any time through your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Specifically:
4.1 GitHub
WikiYou's source code and content are hosted on GitHub. When you contribute to WikiYou via Pull Requests, your interactions are subject to GitHub's Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review GitHub's privacy practices before contributing.
4.2 Content Delivery & Hosting
The Site may be served through content delivery networks (CDNs) or hosting providers that may collect standard server log information as described in Section 1.2. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
4.3 External Links
Articles on WikiYou may contain links to external websites. Clicking on these links will direct you to third-party sites that are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
5. Data Retention
Server log data is retained by our hosting provider in accordance with their data retention policies and applicable law. We do not independently store or archive personal data beyond what is automatically collected by our hosting infrastructure. Contribution history is maintained indefinitely as part of the public Git repository on GitHub.
6. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we process, including serving the Site over HTTPS (TLS encryption) to protect data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or such higher age as required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including but not limited to:
- Right of Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you.
- Right to Object: The right to object to processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, whether it is being sold or disclosed and to whom, and the right to access and delete your personal information. As stated above, WikiYou does not sell personal information.
8.2 European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and processing information is legitimate interest (maintaining site security and performance). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through one of the following methods:
- GitHub Issues: github.com/altlimit/wikiyou/issues
- GitHub Repository: github.com/altlimit/wikiyou