PhantomWiki:Privacy policy

This page explains how information may be handled when somebody visits PhantomWiki.

Last updated: 16 September 2026.

Overview

PhantomWiki is a personal, non-commercial website operated by Steve Keene-Elliott.

Questions may be left on PhantomSteve's talk page. Do not post confidential information on a public page.

Technical information

The web server, hosting platform and MediaWiki software may automatically record technical information including:

• the visitor's IP address;
• the date and time of access;
• pages and files requested;
• browser and device information;
• the page from which the visitor arrived;
• error and diagnostic information.

This information may be used to operate, maintain and troubleshoot the wiki and to investigate misuse or attempted unauthorised access.

Cookies

MediaWiki may use cookies or similar browser storage for essential functions such as:

• maintaining login sessions;
• remembering interface or language preferences;
• protecting account and editing functions;
• supporting site security.

PhantomWiki does not intentionally use advertising cookies or create advertising profiles.

If analytics or other non-essential services are introduced, this policy will be updated and any consent mechanism required by law will be provided.

Information provided by visitors

If somebody contacts the site operator, the message and any contact details they provide may be received and used to respond to the enquiry.

Visitors should not send information that is unnecessary for resolving their enquiry.