Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
Welcome to Dexter Archive. This Privacy Policy outlines how Dexter Archive ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information. Our primary goal is to be a fan-driven archiving project for the Dexter universe. We are committed to being transparent about our practices, especially given that our project is in early development.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
Currently, the main way we collect personal information is through file uploads for our archive and reference image search. When you upload files, you may also choose to provide additional information in associated forms (e.g., descriptions, sources).
By uploading files and checking the confirmation boxes, you acknowledge that:
- Files will be saved on our server.
- Data from associated forms will be collected.
- Your files and data will be reviewed and may be changed.
b. Automatically Collected Information
As a website, certain non-personal information is typically collected automatically, such as:
- Log Data: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data is used for basic website functionality, security, and to understand general traffic patterns.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as features used and pages viewed. This helps us understand what's working and what needs improvement.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Dexter Archive: This includes storing uploaded files and associated data, and integrating them into our archive.
- To improve and develop our project: Analyzing usage data helps us identify areas for improvement, fix bugs, and plan future features (like the wiki and public API).
- For internal review and verification: Uploaded files and form data are reviewed by our team to ensure accuracy and relevance to the Dexter Universe archive.
- For security and fraud prevention: Protecting our website and users from malicious activity.
- To fulfill our mission: To gather, archive, and analyze information about the Dexter universe and make it accessible.
3. How We Share Your Information
Dexter Archive is a non-commercial project. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Uploaded Content: Files you upload, once verified, are intended to become part of our publicly accessible archive. The data provided in associated forms (descriptions, etc.) will also be used to contextualize these files within the public archive. You will be prompted to confirm your ownership rights before uploading.
Service Providers: We may share non-personal or anonymized data with third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
4. Your Choices and Rights
File Uploads: You have control over whether you upload files and provide associated information. Before uploading, you must confirm you own the rights to the files and accept this Privacy Policy.
Accessing/Correcting Information: If you have questions about data you've submitted, please contact us. While we don't have user accounts or direct data management tools yet, we'll do our best to assist you.
Data Retention: We retain uploaded files and associated data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
Dexter Archive is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our contact page.