AI Law Wiki:Privacy policy

AI Law Wiki Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 7, 2026 Last Updated: May 7, 2026 Contact: admin@ailawwiki.com

This Privacy Policy describes how AI Law Wiki ("AILawWiki", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and use our website at ailawwiki.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an account: Username, email address, and password. Usernames are public; email addresses are private.
Edit pages: All edits are attributed to your username (or IP address if not logged in) and are publicly visible in page histories and recent changes.
Communicate with us: Emails sent to our contact address.
Participate in discussions: Content posted on talk pages and discussion pages is publicly visible.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our server automatically collects:

Server logs: IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, date and time of visit, and standard web server log data.
Cookies: Session cookies to maintain your logged-in state and preference cookies to remember your settings. You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.
MediaWiki data: The wiki platform stores edit histories, page views, and user activity logs as part of normal wiki operation.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Provide and personalize wiki services
Attribute edits and contributions to their authors
Communicate with you about your account or changes to this policy
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns in aggregated, de-identified form
Prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Public Information

AILawWiki is a collaborative encyclopedia. The following information is public by design and cannot be made private after publication:

Your username and associated user page content
All edits, including timestamps and edit summaries
Discussion page contributions
File uploads and their associated metadata
Log entries for administrative actions (blocks, protections, deletions)

If you do not want your edits publicly attributed, do not create an account or edit pages. Anonymous (non-logged-in) edits are attributed to IP addresses, which are also visible in page histories.

4. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

As required by law: We may disclose information in response to valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders, or other legal demands) where we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is required by law. Where possible and legally permissible, we will attempt to notify you before disclosure.
To protect our rights: We may disclose information to enforce our terms of use, protect the safety of our users or the public, or address fraud or security concerns.
To service providers: We may use third-party hosting providers (currently DigitalOcean) to host the Site. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to process data only as instructed and to maintain appropriate security measures.
In aggregated, de-identified form: We may share anonymized, statistical data about site usage.

5. Data Retention

Account data: Retained for the lifetime of your account. You may request account deletion by contacting admin@ailawwiki.com.
Edit histories: Retained indefinitely as part of the wiki's public record, consistent with wiki conventions and the collaborative nature of the project.
Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days, then deleted.
Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; preference cookies persist until their expiration date or you delete them.

6. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and associated private data
Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact admin@ailawwiki.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days.

Note: Edit histories and other public contributions are part of the wiki's permanent record and generally cannot be deleted except in limited circumstances (such as removal of personally identifying information inadvertently disclosed).

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

HTTPS/TLS encryption for all connections to the Site
Access controls limiting administrative access to authorized personnel
Regular security updates for the MediaWiki platform and server software
Firewall protection and intrusion detection

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information.

8. Children's Privacy

AILawWiki is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact admin@ailawwiki.com.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Users

AILawWiki is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the effective date at the top of this page and, for material changes, we will provide notice through the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

AI Law Wiki Administration Email: admin@ailawwiki.com Website: ailawwiki.com