Welcome to CartoonWiki! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you create an account, contribute content, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and username.
Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect non-personal data like IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and pages viewed to improve site functionality.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and gather analytical data.
2. How We Use Your Information
To Provide Services: Facilitate account creation, content contribution, and user interactions.
To Improve Our Site: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience.
To Communicate: Send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support. Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting services, analytics).
Legal Requirements: Disclosure may occur if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CartoonWiki, our users, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance site navigation and remember preferences.
Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage. These tools collect data such as how often users visit the site and what pages they visit.
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account.
Account Deletion: You may request to delete your account and personal data by contacting us.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications by following the instructions in emails or contacting us directly.
7. Children's Privacy
CartoonWiki is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to address the issue promptly.
8. International Users
By accessing CartoonWiki from outside Norway, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in Norway where data protection laws may differ.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
By using CartoonWiki, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Effective Date: November 1, 2021