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This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Club Penguin Wiki collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the Club Penguin Wiki website (or "wiki"). This privacy policy applies to the Club Penguin Wiki and all products and services offered by the Club Penguin Wiki.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, or fill out their preferences, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on the Club Penguin Wiki. Users may be asked for their name and/or email address. Users may, however, visit the Club Penguin Wiki anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, however, it may prevent them from using certain features.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with or visit the Club Penguin Wiki. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to the Club Penguin Wiki, such as the operating system, IP addresses, and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

The Club Penguin Wiki may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the wiki may not function properly.

How we use collected information

The Club Penguin Wiki may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service
    • Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience
    • We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided by the Club Penguin Wiki.
  • To improve our the wiki
    • We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
  • To send periodic emails
    • We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. You may also be sent automatic emails if you chose to have them sent to you via your preferences. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed instructions on how to unsubscribe at the bottom of each email, or the User may turn them off via their account preferences.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, and data stored on the Club Penguin Wiki. We however can make no guarantee against unauthorized access to this information. This is because any member of our staff with server access may be able to retrieve it.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on the Club Penguin Wiki that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the Club Penguin Wiki. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our wiki, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Advertising

Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Compliance with children's online privacy protection act

Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information from those we actually know are under 13. You must agree that you are at least 13 years of age upon creating an account. Users discovered to be under 13 will immediately have their account terminated without notice.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Club Penguin Wiki has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this wiki, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the Club Penguin Wiki. Your continued use of the wiki following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.


This document was last updated on February 07, 2013