Piñata Journal respects the privacy of its readers and contributors. This policy explains what limited information is collected during the normal operation of the site, how it is used, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed.

Information collected

Piñata Journal runs on the MediaWiki software, which necessarily collects certain information in order to function.

This may include:

Account information

When you create an account, your username is publicly visible. Providing an email address is optional and is used only for account-related features such as password recovery or user-to-user contact (if enabled).

Edit and contribution records

All edits are publicly logged and permanently associated with your username. Edit histories are an essential part of how a wiki operates and cannot be fully removed.

IP addresses

IP addresses associated with registered users are stored by the system and may be visible only to site administrators and other users with appropriate permissions, for purposes such as preventing abuse or vandalism.

Technical data

Like most websites, the server may log technical information such as browser type, operating system, timestamps, and request logs for maintenance and security purposes.

Cookies

MediaWiki uses cookies to manage login sessions, user preferences, and basic site functionality. These cookies are required for the site to work correctly.

How this information is used

Collected information is used solely to:

Operate and maintain the wiki
Attribute edits and contributions
Prevent vandalism, spam, and abuse
Enforce site policies and ensure the technical stability of the site

Piñata Journal does not sell user data or use it for advertising or marketing purposes.

Sharing of information

Information collected by Piñata Journal is not shared with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

With site administrators and trusted users as required to operate and moderate the wiki
When required by law, such as in response to a valid legal request
To protect the security, integrity, or rights of the site and its users

Third-party services

At present, Piñata Journal does not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking services.

This may change in the future if additional services are added to support the operation of the site. If so, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly.

Data retention

Wiki edits, logs, and contribution histories are generally retained indefinitely, as they form part of the public record and collaborative nature of the site. Some technical logs may be periodically cleared as part of routine maintenance.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in site features, legal requirements, or operational practices. The most current version will always be available on this page.