Privacy Policy | FigureWiki

This Privacy Policy describes how FigureWiki ("we," "us") handles information when you use our website and services.

1. Information we collect

Account information

If you create an account, we store information such as username, email, avatar, and an internal user ID.

Content you provide

This includes figure submissions, photos, comments, collection status, profile text, marketplace listings, listing photos, and messages sent through the Site.

Usage and technical data

We collect basic analytics such as page views, searches, feature usage, timestamps, browser type, and IP address. Admin analytics may show aggregated traffic patterns and pseudonymous visitor identifiers.

Cookies and local storage

We use cookies or browser storage for login sessions, theme preference, and similar site functionality.

2. How we use information

Operate the catalog, marketplace, profiles, and messaging.
Moderate submissions, listings, reports, and abuse.
Improve performance, reliability, and product decisions.
Protect the Site, users, and rights holders.
Respond to support, legal, and copyright requests.

3. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

Publicly on the Site: usernames, public profiles, approved catalog entries, comments, and active marketplace listings.
With service providers: hosting, database, email, or authentication vendors that help us run the Site.
For legal reasons: if required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
During a business transfer: if the Site or its assets are sold, merged, or reorganized.

4. Data retention

We keep information as long as needed to operate the Site, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. You may request deletion of your account subject to moderation, legal, and backup constraints.

5. Your choices

Update profile information in your account settings.
Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us.
Disable non-essential cookies in your browser where possible.

6. Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has provided personal information.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Third-party links and auth

The Site may link to external websites or use third-party sign-in providers. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

9. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do.

10. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: contact form.