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<p>Created page with &quot;=Privacy and Cookie Information= This page explains how we collect and use information when you visit our wiki. ==What Information We Collect== ===Essential Wiki Functions=== * &#039;&#039;&#039;Page Views&#039;&#039;&#039;: Tracked via the HitCounters extension to identify popular content. * &#039;&#039;&#039;Session Data&#039;&#039;&#039;: Temporary data to maintain your browsing session. * &#039;&#039;&#039;Server Logs&#039;&#039;&#039;: Apache logs collect basic access information, including IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps. ===Visitor Stati...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>=Privacy and Cookie Information=<br /> <br /> This page explains how we collect and use information when you visit our wiki.<br /> <br /> ==What Information We Collect==<br /> <br /> ===Essential Wiki Functions===<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Page Views&#039;&#039;&#039;: Tracked via the HitCounters extension to identify popular content.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Session Data&#039;&#039;&#039;: Temporary data to maintain your browsing session.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Server Logs&#039;&#039;&#039;: Apache logs collect basic access information, including IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps.<br /> <br /> ===Visitor Statistics===<br /> We use the following methods to gather anonymous visitor statistics to improve our wiki:<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;HitCounters Extension&#039;&#039;&#039;: Tracks page views to identify popular content.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Google Analytics&#039;&#039;&#039;: Provides insights into how visitors navigate our site.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Apache Log Analysis&#039;&#039;&#039;: Monitors site performance and usage trends.<br /> <br /> ==Why We Collect This Information==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Improve Content&#039;&#039;&#039;: Understanding popular pages helps us focus on valuable content.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Site Performance&#039;&#039;&#039;: Monitoring ensures the wiki loads quickly and functions properly.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Security&#039;&#039;&#039;: Logs help detect and prevent abuse or attacks.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Planning&#039;&#039;&#039;: Visitor patterns inform future improvements.<br /> <br /> ==How We Protect Your Privacy==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;No Personal Identification&#039;&#039;&#039;: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal details from anonymous visitors.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Server-Side Storage&#039;&#039;&#039;: Most data is stored on our servers and not shared with third parties, except for Google Analytics.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Limited Retention&#039;&#039;&#039;: Apache log data is periodically rotated and not retained indefinitely.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;No Cross-Site Tracking&#039;&#039;&#039;: We only monitor activity on this wiki, not your browsing elsewhere.<br /> <br /> ==Cookies We Use==<br /> <br /> ===Essential Cookies===<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Session Cookies&#039;&#039;&#039;: Required for basic wiki functionality; deleted when you close your browser.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Login Cookies&#039;&#039;&#039;: Maintain login status for account holders; removable by logging out.<br /> <br /> ===Analytics Cookies===<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Google Analytics Cookies&#039;&#039;&#039;: Used to understand site usage; can be disabled in your browser settings without affecting core wiki functionality.<br /> <br /> ==Your Choices==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Browser Settings&#039;&#039;&#039;: You can disable cookies, though some wiki features may not function properly.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Do Not Track&#039;&#039;&#039;: We respect &quot;Do Not Track&quot; browser settings where technically feasible.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Data Inquiries&#039;&#039;&#039;: Contact us with questions about collected data.<br /> <br /> ==Technical Details==<br /> For details on our visitor tracking methods, see our [[Ubuntu_Mediawiki_Tracking_Visitors| Visitor Tracking Documentation]].<br /> <br /> ==Third-Party Services==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Google Analytics&#039;&#039;&#039;: This service may set cookies and follows its own privacy policy at [https://policies.google.com/privacy Google&#039;s Privacy Policy].<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;No Other Third-Party Services&#039;&#039;&#039;: Only Google Analytics, HitCounters, and Apache logs are used for visitor statistics.</div>

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