Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our encyclopedia service
• Manage user accounts and contributions
• Prevent abuse and ensure content quality
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Communicate with you about important updates
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)

4. Public Contributions

Please note that when you contribute content to Grokypedia:

• Your contributions become publicly available
• Your username may be associated with your edits
• Edit history is preserved and publicly viewable
• Content may be used under our open license

Consider this carefully before contributing personal information in article content.

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest where feasible
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular security updates as resources permit
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We do not warrant or guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not access, decrypt, or alter your information. We shall not be liable for any harm arising from data breaches, security incidents, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account information is retained until you request deletion or the account becomes inactive for an extended period.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Grokypedia is intended for users of all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Limitation of Liability

You expressly understand and agree that Grokypedia, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any:

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Data breaches or security incidents beyond our reasonable control
• Loss, misuse, or disclosure of personal information
• Actions of third parties who access publicly available information
• Consequences of your decision to make information public on the platform
• Identity theft, fraud, or other criminal activities involving your information
• Damages arising from your reliance on the privacy or security of the service

This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

13. User Responsibility for Personal Information

You are solely responsible for:

• Deciding what personal information to share on the platform
• Understanding that public contributions may be permanently visible
• Monitoring your own account security and password strength
• Reporting security concerns promptly
• Complying with applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction

14. Third-Party Data Processors

We may use third-party service providers to process data on our behalf. While we seek to work with reputable providers, we are not responsible for their data practices, security measures, or compliance with privacy laws. Your use of the service constitutes acceptance of the involvement of third-party processors.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at our contact page.