Privacy Notice

Last updated: 10 Jan 2025

1. Purpose of this notice

This document is provided purely for informational and transparency purposes. It describes, in general terms, how data is typically handled when providing platform services for MediaWiki websites.

This notice is not a contract, does not create legal obligations, and does not override or amend any agreement between the service provider and its customers.

2. Nature of the service

The service consists of providing technical infrastructure and operational support for running MediaWiki software.

The MediaWiki software itself determines what data exists, how it is structured, and how it is used. Configuration choices are made by the wiki operator.

3. Typical role

In practice, wiki operators determine what content and user-related data is stored on their websites, while the platform provider operates the underlying servers and systems required to make the software available.

This description is explanatory only and does not formally assign legal roles or responsibilities.

4. Data that may be present

Depending on how a MediaWiki installation is configured, hosted systems may contain data such as:

• Usernames and account identifiers
• IP addresses
• Email addresses (if enabled by the wiki operator)
• Page content, edit histories, and logs
• Uploaded files

5. General handling of data

As part of normal platform operations, data may be stored, transmitted, backed up, or temporarily accessed for maintenance, troubleshooting, or support purposes.

6. Security approach

Reasonable, commonly used technical and organizational practices are typically applied to operate and maintain the platform environment. These practices are intended to support system reliability and integrity, but no specific guarantees are made.

7. Backups and retention

Backups may exist for operational reliability and recovery. Retention duration and deletion behavior depend on technical setup and individual service arrangements.

8. Third-party infrastructure

Platform services may rely on third-party infrastructure providers such as data centers or cloud platforms. As a result, data may reside on systems operated by those providers as part of normal service delivery.

9. End-user requests

Requests from wiki users regarding content or user data are generally handled by the wiki operator rather than the platform provider.

10. Changes to this notice

This notice may be updated or modified over time to reflect changes in services or operational practices. The current version represents a general description at the time of publication.

11. Contact

For general questions regarding this notice or platform operations: