Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 26, 2026
Overview
Wikithat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates wikithat.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. This collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Anonymous usage patterns and interactions
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Voting Data
When you vote on which source you trust more, your vote is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and anonymously on our servers. We do not associate votes with any personal information.
Search Queries
When you search for a topic, the query is sent to our server to fetch results from Wikipedia and Grokipedia. We do not store or log individual search queries tied to any personal identifier.
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not require user registration or accounts
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
- We do not sell or share data with third-party advertisers
- We do not use tracking pixels beyond Google Analytics
Cookies
Our site uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid): Used for analytics purposes
- localStorage: Used to store your votes locally in your browser
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4): Web analytics
- Wikipedia API: Fetching encyclopedia content
- Railway: Web hosting
- Supabase: Database for caching article content
Your Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar data protection regulations, you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Since we collect minimal data and do not require accounts, most user data is limited to anonymous analytics. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@wikithat.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@wikithat.com.