Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your data
1. Data We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you connect to GreekIRC, we automatically collect:
- IP Address: Required to establish and maintain your connection. Used for security and ban enforcement.
- Connection Timestamps: When you connect, disconnect, and reconnect to the network.
- Nickname: Your chosen IRC nickname and any registered account details.
- Username & Realname Fields: Provided by your IRC client during connection.
- User Agent: For web chat users, your browser's user agent string is collected.
1.2 User-Provided Data
When you use our website services, we may collect:
- Contact form submissions (name, email address, message content)
- Nickname registration details
- Channel registration information
1.3 What We Do NOT Collect
- We do not log or store private messages between users
- We do not track your browsing activity outside of GreekIRC
- We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Network Security: Enforcing network rules, preventing abuse, and investigating violations
- Ban Enforcement: Maintaining and enforcing bans against users who violate rules
- Service Operation: Maintaining and operating the IRC network and website
- Anonymous Statistics: Generating aggregate, anonymized usage statistics
- Legal Compliance: Responding to valid legal requests from authorities
3. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| IP Addresses | 90 days | Security and abuse prevention |
| Connection Logs | 30 days | Debugging and operational monitoring |
| Ban Records | Permanently | Ongoing enforcement |
| Nickname Registrations | Until deleted by user or admin | Service operation |
| Contact Form Submissions | 90 days | Follow-up and resolution |
| Web Chat Session Data | Session duration only | Connection management |
4. Data Sharing
GreekIRC does not sell, trade, or rent user data to third parties.
Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:
- With law enforcement when required by law or to protect our users
- With network operators who need the data for rule enforcement
- When required to protect the security and integrity of the network
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data where legally applicable
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise any of these rights, join #help on IRC or use our contact form.
6. Cookies
The GreekIRC website uses only essential cookies:
- Session Cookies: Required for website functionality (login state, form protection)
We do not use advertising cookies, analytics tracking cookies, or third-party cookies.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data:
- All IRC connections support SSL/TLS encryption (port 6697)
- The website is served over HTTPS
- Access to server logs is restricted to authorized network operators
- Regular security reviews of network infrastructure
However, no system is completely secure. We encourage users to use SSL/TLS connections and practice good security habits.
8. Third-Party Services
GreekIRC may use third-party services:
- KiwiIRC: For web chat functionality. KiwiIRC has its own privacy policy.
- Google reCAPTCHA: For spam prevention on the contact form. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of GreekIRC after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can:
- Join #help on
irc.greekirc.net - Use our contact form