Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Overview

The Open Wrestling Database ("OWDB", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at wrestlingdb.org.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Username - A public identifier you choose
  • Email address - Used for account verification and important notifications
  • Password - Stored securely using industry-standard hashing (we cannot see your password)

API Usage Data

If you use our API, we collect:

  • API key identifiers
  • Request counts for rate limiting
  • Timestamps of API requests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Server logs - IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps (standard web server logs)
  • Session data - Temporary data to keep you logged in

What We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not use third-party tracking cookies (no Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
  • We do not collect payment information (we have no paid services)
  • We do not collect personal information beyond what's listed above
  • We do not track your activity across other websites

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide our service - Display wrestling data, enable searches, and provide API access
  • Authenticate users - Verify your identity when you log in
  • Send important emails - Account verification, password resets, and security alerts
  • Enforce rate limits - Prevent abuse of our API
  • Improve our service - Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve the site

We do NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Share your email with marketers
  • Use your data for advertising
  • Profile users for commercial purposes

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers with the following protections:

  • Encryption in transit - All connections use HTTPS/TLS
  • Password hashing - Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms (we cannot read them)
  • Database security - Access restricted to essential services only
  • Regular backups - Data is backed up to prevent loss

Data Retention

  • Account data - Retained while your account is active
  • Server logs - Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
  • Session data - Expires when you log out or after a period of inactivity

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction - Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability - Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.

Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the site to function:

  • Session cookie - Keeps you logged in during your visit
  • CSRF token - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party cookies.

Third-Party Services

OWDB uses the following third-party services:

  • Cloudflare - For DNS and DDoS protection (they may see your IP address)
  • Bootstrap CDN - For CSS framework delivery

We do not embed social media widgets, advertising networks, or analytics services that track users.

Children's Privacy

OWDB is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the website. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please:

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