Wongate.com Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 19, 2025
Website: https://www.wongate.com

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how Wongate.com (“Wongate”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the information that you provide when using our forum and related services.

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, and to maintaining transparency about how we use your data.

By using Wongate.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

For purposes of this policy:

• Personal Data: Any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, IP address, or online identifier.

• Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, or deletion.

• Controller: Wongate.com, which determines how and why personal data is processed.

• Data Subject: The individual whose personal data is collected (you).

• Processor: Any third party who processes data on our behalf.

• Consent: Your clear and affirmative permission for us to process your personal data.

3. Data Controller Contact

Wongate Forum
Email: privacy@wongate.com
Website: https://www.wongate.com

4. Cookies

Wongate uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember your preferences, and maintain session security.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. They allow us to:

• Keep you logged in across sessions

• Save your forum settings and preferences

• Analyze usage to improve performance and features

You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the site.

5. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information, including:

• Account registration details (username, email address, password)

• IP address, browser type, device information, and log data

• Content you post publicly on the forum

• Optional profile information you provide (bio, location, avatar)

• Communication data when you contact us

We may also collect data through cookies, analytics tools, and security logs.

6. How We Use Your Information

Wongate uses your data to:

• Create and manage your forum account

• Display your posts and interactions to other users

• Respond to support requests or questions

• Maintain platform security and prevent abuse

• Send notifications or updates about your account or forum activity

• Improve our website, features, and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely on our servers or those of trusted service providers.
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

Inactive user accounts or forum data may be deleted after a period of five (5) years of inactivity.

8. Newsletter and Communication

If you subscribe to Wongate updates, we will send you newsletters or announcements.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

We may use analytics tools to understand whether our emails are opened or interacted with.

9. Data Sharing

We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties only when necessary for:

• Technical hosting or maintenance

• Spam and security protection

• Legal compliance or responding to lawful requests

All third-party processors are required to maintain adequate data protection standards.

10. User Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your data and request a copy

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to certain types of processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability (transfer to another service)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@wongate.com.

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
These include encryption, secure server configurations, and regular monitoring.

12. Children’s Privacy

Wongate is intended for users aged 16 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

13. External Links

Wongate may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review each site’s privacy policy.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices.
The revised version will always be posted on this page with the effective date updated.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@wongate.com
🌐 https://www.wongate.com/contact

✅ Summary

• We respect your privacy and comply with global data protection standards.

• We only collect what’s necessary for forum functionality and community engagement.

• You have full rights to access, correct, or delete your data at any time.