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+title: Privacy Policy
+description: 
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+date: 2025-05-22T03:12:15.053Z
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+dateCreated: 2025-05-22T03:12:15.052Z
+---
+
+# Privacy Policy
+*Last updated: **May 21, 2025***
+
+Welcome to [Choteau Wiki](https://choteau.wiki). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
+
+## 1. Who We Are
+Choteau Wiki is a community-maintained, non-official informational website about life in Choteau, Montana. It is operated and maintained by local volunteers. This site is not affiliated with the City of Choteau or any governmental entity.
+
+## 2. Information We Collect
+We collect the following information only as needed:
+
+### When You Visit the Site (No Login Required):
+- IP address (for security logging)
+- Browser type and general device info (via standard server logs)
+- Pages visited and general usage behavior (anonymized analytics only)
+### When You Create an Account or Log In:
+- Name (if provided)
+- Email address (used for login and notifications)
+- Public profile data (if you use Facebook or Discord Login)
+- Unique identifiers from Facebook/Discord OAuth systems (not used for advertising)
+
+We do **not** collect or store passwords when you use third-party logins. Authentication is handled via secure OAuth tokens provided by Facebook or Discord.
+
+## 3. How We Use Your Information
+We use the information we collect to:
+
+- Provide access to your account
+- Improve the site and maintain security
+- Moderate content and prevent abuse
+- Comply with Montana state law (MCA § 30-14-1704 and others related to digital privacy)
+
+We do **not** sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising.
+
+## 4. Third-Party Services
+We integrate with the following platforms:
+
+### Facebook/Meta Login:
+We request only the **minimum necessary information** to authenticate your account. We comply with Meta's Platform Terms and Developer Policies.
+
+Users can remove Choteau Wiki’s access to their Facebook account via their [Facebook Settings](https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=applications).
+
+### Discord Login:
+OAuth tokens are used only to verify identity. No messages, servers, or non-public information are accessed. You may revoke access via your [Discord Authorized Apps settings](https://discord.com/developers/applications).
+
+## 5. Data Retention and Deletion
+You may delete your account and all associated data at any time:
+
+1. Log in to your account.
+2. Click on your profile (top right), then Account Settings.
+3. Scroll down and click Delete Account.
+
+You can also request data deletion by emailing [wiki@dogiakos.com](mailto:wiki@dogiakos.com) with the subject line "User Data Deletion Request."
+
+We will honor all legitimate requests within 30 days, as required by MCA Title 30, Chapter 14.
+
+## 6. Children's Privacy
+Choteau Wiki is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under that age in compliance with the **Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)**.
+
+## 7. Your Rights
+If you reside in Montana, you have the right to:
+
+- Access your personal data
+- Correct inaccuracies
+- Delete your account and data
+- Know what information we collect and why
+
+To exercise any of these rights, contact [wiki@dogiakos.com](wiki@dogiakos.com).
+
+## 8. Updates to This Policy
+We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the current version. Significant changes will be announced on the site homepage.