CEO.wiki:Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how CEO.wiki collects, uses, and protects information about users and contributors.
Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025
Overview
CEO.wiki is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use that information
- How we protect your data
- Your rights and choices
By using CEO.wiki, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
Account information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username (chosen by you)
- Email address
- Password (stored encrypted)
- Account creation date
Contribution information
When you edit or contribute, we record:
- Edit history and content changes
- Edit timestamps
- Edit summaries
- Pages you've created or modified
This information is publicly visible and forms the permanent record of contributions.
Automatically collected information
When you visit CEO.wiki, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Timestamps of visits
- Referring website
This information is collected through server logs and is used for:
- Security and abuse prevention
- Site performance monitoring
- Understanding usage patterns
- Technical troubleshooting
Cookies
CEO.wiki uses cookies for:
- Maintaining login sessions
- Remembering preferences
- Security purposes
You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.
How we use information
To operate CEO.wiki
We use your information to:
- Provide access to editing and collaboration features
- Maintain your account and preferences
- Display your contributions and edit history
- Enable communication with other users
To improve our services
We use aggregate data to:
- Understand how CEO.wiki is used
- Identify technical issues
- Improve site performance
- Develop new features
To ensure security
We use information to:
- Prevent vandalism and abuse
- Detect suspicious activity
- Enforce our policies
- Respond to legal requirements
To communicate with you
We may use your email address to:
- Send account-related notifications
- Reset passwords
- Respond to inquiries
- Notify you of policy changes (if you opt in)
We will not use your email for marketing or promotional purposes.
Public information
The following information is publicly visible to all visitors:
- Your username
- Your contributions (edits, new pages, uploads)
- Edit timestamps
- Edit summaries
- User page content (if you create one)
- Talk page discussions
This information is permanent and cannot be deleted as it forms the historical record of CEO.wiki's development.
Private information
The following information is not publicly visible:
- Email address
- Password
- IP address (visible only to administrators for abuse prevention)
Information sharing
We do not sell your information
CEO.wiki will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Public disclosure
As noted above, your contributions and username are publicly visible by design. This is essential for:
- Transparency and accountability
- Collaborative editing
- Attribution of contributions
- Community trust
Third-party services
CEO.wiki may use third-party services for:
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Security and abuse prevention
- Analytics (aggregate data only)
These services are bound by their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information when required by law:
- In response to valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
- To protect our rights or property
- To investigate fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We will notify affected users when possible and legally permitted.
Data retention
Account information
Account information is retained:
- While your account is active
- For a reasonable period after account closure for security purposes
Contribution history
Contribution history is retained indefinitely as it forms the permanent historical record of CEO.wiki.
Server logs
Server logs containing IP addresses and access information are typically retained for 90 days for security purposes.
Your rights and choices
Access and correction
You have the right to:
- Access your account information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your email address
- Change your password
Account deletion
You may request account deletion by contacting administrators. Note:
- Your contributions will remain publicly visible (required for historical record)
- Your username will remain associated with your edits
- Account information will be deleted after a security retention period
Opt-out of email
You can opt out of non-essential emails through your account preferences. Note that essential account security emails cannot be disabled.
Cookie management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Children's privacy
CEO.wiki is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Users aged 13-17 should have parental permission to use CEO.wiki.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted password storage
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Access controls for sensitive data
- Regular security audits
- Abuse detection systems
However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Data protection rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights:
European Union (GDPR)
EU users have rights to:
- Access personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request data deletion (subject to our retention requirements)
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
California (CCPA)
California residents have rights to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Other jurisdictions
We respect privacy rights under applicable local laws. Contact us to exercise your rights.
International data transfers
CEO.wiki's servers may be located in various jurisdictions. By using CEO.wiki, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers as required by law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:
- Posted on this page
- Noted with a new "Last Updated" date
- Communicated to users for material changes
Continued use of CEO.wiki after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Third-party links
CEO.wiki may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Contact information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- Email: [Privacy contact to be added]
- Community portal: Community portal
For data access, correction, or deletion requests, contact us using the above information.
Transparency
CEO.wiki is committed to transparency. We will:
- Clearly communicate privacy practices
- Notify users of significant policy changes
- Respond to privacy inquiries promptly
- Comply with applicable privacy laws
Special notes for contributors
Public nature of contributions
Understand that:
- All edits are public and permanent
- Edit history cannot be deleted
- Your username will be associated with your contributions
- Other users may analyze contribution patterns
Pseudonymity
You may use a pseudonymous username. However:
- Don't impersonate real people
- Your contributions are still public
- Administrators can see your IP address
- Your identity may be discoverable through contribution patterns
Protecting your privacy
To protect your privacy:
- Don't include personal information in contributions
- Use a pseudonymous username
- Don't share sensitive information on talk pages
- Be aware that deleted content may remain in page history
Administrators and privileged users
Administrators and users with advanced permissions have access to:
- IP addresses of editors
- Deleted page content
- Suppressed edits (in extreme cases)
These users are expected to:
- Use these tools responsibly
- Maintain confidentiality of private information
- Follow privacy best practices
- Not disclose information without proper cause
Compliance and accountability
CEO.wiki complies with:
- Applicable data protection laws
- Industry best practices
- Security standards
- Transparency requirements
We are committed to accountability in our privacy practices.
Questions and concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided above.
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may:
- Contact us directly to resolve the issue
- Lodge a complaint with relevant supervisory authorities
- Seek legal remedies as available under applicable law
Effective date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 2025.
Related policies
Thank you for trusting CEO.wiki with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining the transparency essential to a collaborative knowledge platform.