LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective: April 2026

Introduction

Specialty Directories LLC and WFM Labs (together, “WFMLabs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operate wfmlabs.com, community.wfmlabs.org, and wiki.wfmlabs.org (together, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
  • Profile Information: Any optional information you add to your community profile.
  • Content: Posts, comments, wiki edits, and other content you submit to the Service.
  • Communications: Messages you send to us, including support requests and Code of Conduct reports.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, referring URLs, and general interaction patterns.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preferences.
  • IP Address: Collected for security, abuse prevention, and approximate geographic analytics.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Communicate with you about the Service, including updates and security alerts
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Generate aggregated, anonymized analytics to understand how the Service is used

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

The Service uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

  • Google Fonts: Web fonts loaded from Google’s servers. Google may collect IP address and browser data. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Tailwind CSS CDN: Stylesheet loaded from a CDN. Standard CDN logging may apply.
  • Atlas AI Chat: Our AI chat assistant may process your chat messages to generate responses. Conversations are not stored beyond your active session unless you explicitly save them.
  • Hosting Provider: Our hosting infrastructure may collect standard server logs including IP addresses and request data.

Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
  • Content: Posts and wiki contributions are retained as part of the community record, even if your account is deleted. We may anonymize rather than delete community contributions.
  • Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
  • Aggregated Analytics: Retained indefinitely in anonymized form.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete your account and associated personal data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@wfmlabs.org.

We will respond to requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, contact us at info@wfmlabs.org.

International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@wfmlabs.org.