Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25, 2026

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

WikiMesothelioma (https://wikimesothelioma.com) is an educational resource providing information about mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, and related topics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

What Information Do We Collect?

WikiMesothelioma collects limited information from visitors:

Automatically Collected Information:

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
Server Logs: Our web server automatically records standard log data including IP addresses, browser user agents, and pages requested. Server logs are retained for security and performance monitoring purposes.
Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Information We Do NOT Collect:

We do not require user registration or login to access content
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal contact information through this website
We do not collect financial or payment information
We do not collect health or medical information from visitors

How Do We Use Collected Information?

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

Website Analytics: Understanding which pages are most helpful to visitors, so we can improve our educational content
Performance Monitoring: Ensuring the website loads quickly and functions properly
Security: Detecting and preventing unauthorized access or abuse

We do not sell, rent, or share visitor data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

WikiMesothelioma uses the following third-party services:

Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-3H7Y1GZ8EN) — For anonymized website usage analytics. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected through this service: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Web Hosting Provider — Our hosting provider processes server requests and maintains server logs as part of standard web hosting operations.

External Links

WikiMesothelioma contains links to external websites including government agencies, medical institutions, law firms, and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit.

Children's Privacy

WikiMesothelioma does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. Our educational content is intended for adults seeking information about mesothelioma and asbestos-related topics.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your data:

Opt Out of Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
Cookie Control: You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
California Residents (CCPA): WikiMesothelioma does not sell personal information. As we collect only anonymized analytics data, there is minimal personal information subject to CCPA rights.
European Visitors (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold. As we collect only anonymized analytics data, individual data requests may not be applicable.

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention settings (14 months)
Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us through the administrative contact information available on our main page.

About WikiMesothelioma

WikiMesothelioma is an independent educational resource dedicated to providing accurate, comprehensive information about mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, occupational health risks, and compensation options for affected individuals and families. Our content is reviewed for accuracy and updated regularly.