Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Dinaz Wiki

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Introduction

Dinaz Wiki (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://wiki.dinaz.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about visitors to our Site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the limited data we collect. This is a technical knowledge base and wiki providing tutorials, how-to guides, and articles primarily focused on Linux, virtualization, networking, and system administration.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

Like most website operators, we collect non-personally-identifying information that web browsers and servers typically make available, including:

Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, referring site, pages visited, and timestamps
Technical Information: Device information, operating system, and browser language
Usage Statistics: Time spent on pages, click patterns, and general navigation behavior

This information is collected through:

Server logs
Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes
Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics services (e.g., Plausible, Umami, or similar) that do not collect personal data

User-Provided Information

If our wiki includes features for comments, edits, or user accounts:

Account Information: Username, email address (if account registration is available)
Content Contributions: Any edits, comments, or content you submit to the wiki
Communications: Any emails or messages you send to us

Note: Based on the current site structure, we do not appear to offer user registration or commenting features. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Site Operation: To operate, maintain, and improve the wiki’s functionality
Security: To monitor for suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect our infrastructure
Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve content quality
Technical Support: To troubleshoot issues and respond to technical problems
Communication: To respond to inquiries or provide updates (only if you contact us)

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

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With hosting providers, analytics services, or technical contractors who process data on our behalf
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental request
Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of the public
Technical Necessity: When required to maintain site operations or security

Data Retention

Log Files: Retained for 30-90 days, then automatically deleted
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized; raw data retained for up to 24 months
User Content: If you contribute to the wiki, content remains published until you request removal (subject to our content policies)
Backups: May be retained for up to 12 months

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

General Rights

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests

GDPR Compliance (for EU residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

CCPA Compliance (for California residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal data we collect
Request deletion of personal data
Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)

To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [provide contact email] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

Third-Party Services

Our site may link to external websites or reference third-party tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. This policy applies only to data collected on https://wiki.dinaz.net.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Regular security updates
Limited access to server logs
Secure backup procedures

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

Post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
Notify users of significant changes via a notice on the Site
Maintain a version history if substantial changes are made

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Site: https://wiki.dinaz.net

For security-related inquiries, please use a descriptive subject line such as “Security Concern” or “Privacy Question.”

Attribution

This Privacy Policy was created based on standard practices for technical documentation wikis and may be adapted from templates that emphasize minimal data collection. We believe in practicing what we preach about security and privacy.

This policy is effective as of December 7, 2025.