ICE List Wiki:Privacy policy

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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

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 official contact channels.

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

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