At Bengal Wiki, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right. This Privacy Policy details how the Bengal Wiki Foundation handles, stores, and protects any user data gathered during your visits to our site.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
We operate under the core principle of minimal data collection:
- We do not require you to create an account to read or browse articles.
- We do not track your browsing history across the web or sell your browsing habits to third-party advertisers.
- We do not use commercial trackers, spy scripts, or complex tracking beacons.
2. Information We Receive Automatically
When you access Bengal Wiki, we automatically receive certain basic metadata from your web browser, which is standard across all internet servers:
- IP Address: Temporarily used in server logs to prevent network abuse, coordinate security, and geolocate server load.
- User-Agent string: Details of your web browser and operating system so that our servers can optimize standard layouts and deliver high-performance responsive styling.
- Referrer URL: The page you visited prior to clicking a link to Bengal Wiki, utilized solely to measure traffic sources.
3. Server Logs Policy
Our system logs are kept strictly secure. They are automatically deleted or anonymized after 30 days. We do not retain server logs or link them to any personal identifications.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use lightweight cookies and browser Local Storage solely to enhance your interactive experiences:
- Search Cache: Local Storage is utilized to cache search metrics so that autocomplete recommendations appear instantly as you type.
- Preferences: Storing UI preferences such as font scaling or sidebar toggles.
For more details, please review our Cookie statement.