ICE List Wiki:Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

ICE List Wiki is an independently maintained, volunteer-driven documentation project. We are committed to minimizing data collection, protecting contributors, and being transparent about what information is stored and why.

This page explains what data we collect, how it is used, and what control users have over their information.

User accounts

ICE List Wiki does not allow public account creation.

All user accounts:

• Are manually created or approved by site administrators
• Are granted only to verified volunteers or trusted contributors
• Exist solely for the purpose of contributing to the project

There is no open registration, automated sign-up, or public user onboarding.

What information we collect

Account information

For approved users, the following information is stored:

• Username
• Encrypted password
• User permissions and roles
• Edit history associated with the account

Email addresses may be stored only if voluntarily provided and are used exclusively for administrative communication, account recovery, or coordination related to the project.

Contributions and edit history

All edits made to the wiki are logged and publicly visible, including:

• Username
• Timestamp of the edit
• Edit summary
• Content added or removed

This is standard MediaWiki behavior and is essential for transparency, verification, and accountability.

IP addresses

• IP addresses are logged for logged-out edits
• For logged-in users, IP addresses are visible only to site administrators

IP data is used strictly for abuse prevention, spam mitigation, and site security. It is not sold, shared, or used for tracking.

Automatically collected technical data

The server may temporarily log basic technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Date and time of access
• Requested pages

These logs are used for security, performance monitoring, and debugging only.

What we do NOT collect

ICE List Wiki does not:

• Run advertisements
• Sell or share user data
• Allow third-party trackers or advertising analytics
• Track users across websites
• Collect real names, physical addresses, or identity documents as a requirement of use

Data collection is intentionally kept to the absolute minimum required to operate the site.

Cookies

ICE List Wiki uses essential cookies only, required for:

• Maintaining login sessions
• Preserving user preferences

No tracking, profiling, or advertising cookies are used.

How information is used

Collected information is used only to:

• Operate and secure the wiki
• Maintain edit attribution and revision history
• Prevent vandalism, spam, and abuse
• Communicate with approved contributors when necessary

Data is never used for marketing, profiling, or surveillance.

Data sharing

ICE List Wiki does not share user data with third parties.

Information may be disclosed only if legally required, such as in response to a valid court order. Where legally permitted, affected users will be notified.

Public content and contributor awareness

ICE List Wiki documents matters of public interest related to immigration enforcement.

Contributors should assume that:

• All contributions are public
• Edit histories are permanent
• Content may be mirrored or archived by third parties beyond our control

If contributing sensitive information, users are expected to follow project guidelines and exercise appropriate caution.

Account removal

Accounts may be disabled or removed by administrators upon request or if no longer required.

Please note:

• Accounts can be deactivated
• Edit histories cannot be deleted or anonymized, as they form part of the public historical record

Data retention

• Account data is retained while the account is active
• Server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and maintenance
• Disabled accounts retain their edit history for integrity and accountability purposes

GDPR and data protection (EU)

ICE List Wiki operates in the public interest and seeks to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

Lawful basis for processing

Under Article 6 of the GDPR, ICE List Wiki processes limited personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interest – to operate, secure, and maintain the integrity of a public-interest documentation project
• Consent – where users voluntarily provide optional information (such as an email address)
• Public interest, freedom of expression, and archiving – for the documentation, verification, and long-term preservation of information relating to immigration enforcement

Only the minimum amount of data necessary to fulfill these purposes is processed.

Data subject rights

Under GDPR, individuals may have the right to:

• Access personal data held about them
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request restriction of processing in specific circumstances
• Object to certain forms of processing
• Withdraw consent where consent was the lawful basis

Requests may be submitted to the site administrators through the project’s official contact channels.

Limits to erasure and anonymization

ICE List Wiki maintains a permanent public revision history as part of its journalistic and archival function.

As a result:

• Edit histories cannot be deleted or retroactively anonymized
• Content forming part of the public record may not be erased where removal would undermine transparency, accountability, or historical integrity
• Requests for erasure are assessed on a case-by-case basis, balancing individual rights against the public interest

These limitations are consistent with GDPR exemptions for freedom of expression, information, and archiving in the public interest.

Data minimization and security

ICE List Wiki applies strict data minimization practices:

• No unnecessary personal data is collected
• Access to technical data such as IP addresses is restricted to site administrators
• Administrative access is limited to trusted project operators only

International access and processing

ICE List Wiki is accessible globally. Depending on server location and administrator access, data may be processed or accessed outside the European Union.

All processing is carried out in accordance with the principles described in this policy.

Supervisory authorities

If you believe your data protection rights under GDPR have been violated, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local EU data protection authority.

Users are encouraged to contact the project administrators first so concerns can be addressed directly and transparently.

Children

ICE List Wiki is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the project evolves. All changes are recorded in the page history.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact the ICE List Wiki administrators through the project’s proton email icelistcd@pm.me.

ICE List Wiki operates in the public interest. Transparency, accountability, and restraint in data collection are core principles of this project.