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Privacy Policy
Aurapedia Privacy Overview
This is a simplified summary of the full Aurapedia Privacy Policy. To view the complete terms, please scroll down or click here.
Disclaimer: This summary is not legally binding and is not a substitute for the full policy. It is provided solely to help you better understand how Aurapedia handles your data.
What You Can Do Without Sharing Personal Information
At Aurapedia, which operates under the stewardship of Aura Solution Company Limited, we believe that access to knowledge should not require you to disclose personal data. Therefore, you may:
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Explore, read, or contribute to content on Aurapedia without creating an account.
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Create an account without being required to share your full name or an email address.
Information We Collect
To improve your experience and enhance the functionality of Aurapedia, we collect limited data when you:
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Contribute content publicly.
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Register an account or update your profile.
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Interact with features on the Aurapedia platform.
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Send feedback, participate in surveys, or contact us directly.
Our Commitments
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We are transparent about how your information may be used or shared, as outlined in our full Privacy Policy.
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We implement appropriate and reasonable security measures to protect your data.
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We never sell your personal information or share it for third-party marketing purposes.
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We only disclose your information under limited, clearly defined circumstances—such as to improve our platform, comply with legal obligations, or protect users and public interest.
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Your data is retained only for as long as necessary to maintain, operate, and improve Aurapedia, or to meet legal requirements.
Important to Know
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All contributions or edits made on Aurapedia are publicly and permanently visible.
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If you edit without logging in, your changes will be attributed to your IP address instead of a username.
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The Aurapedia community is overseen by a trusted body of volunteer administrators who may have limited access to non-public data in order to enforce policies and protect the platform.
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This Privacy Policy applies specifically to Aurapedia. Any other websites or services provided by Aura Solution Company Limited or its affiliates may have separate policies.
Data Releases
In alignment with our commitment to open knowledge and research, we may occasionally share aggregated or anonymized information with the public, such as through open datasets or data analysis tools.
Final Note
Your trust is essential to us. If you do not agree with the Aurapedia Privacy Policy, we respectfully advise that you refrain from using the site or its services.
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Introduction
Welcome to Aurapedia!
Aurapedia is a comprehensive knowledge platform curated by Aura Solution Company Limited, offering collaborative, insightful content on global finance, investment, diplomacy, innovation, and leadership.
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This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with Aurapedia.
What You Need to Know
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We collect minimal personal information about you.
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We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information to third parties.
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By using Aurapedia, you agree to the terms described in this Policy.
A Shared Commitment to Knowledge and Integrity
The Aurapedia initiative is built on a powerful and unifying idea: we grow stronger through collective wisdom. To evolve and improve our platform, we must understand how it is used. This involves responsibly collecting and analyzing user data to make Aurapedia more efficient, secure, and user-friendly.
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We are committed to transparency in everything we do. This Privacy Policy explains how Aura Solution Company Limited, the organization behind Aurapedia, handles information collected from you through your interaction with the platform. By using Aurapedia, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and use of your information as outlined herein. We encourage you to read this Policy thoroughly.
Respecting Your Privacy
At Aurapedia, we believe in the power of open access to knowledge without intrusion. You are not required to provide nonpublic personal details—such as your real name, address, or birthdate—to create an account or contribute content.
We do not sell or rent your personal information, nor do we share it with advertisers. Instead, we use limited data to:
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Improve your experience
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Test and refine new ideas
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Enhance accessibility and engagement
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Ensure the safety and integrity of the platform
Simply put, your information helps us build a better Aurapedia—for you and because of you.
Our Champions of Knowledge
You, our users and contributors, are the lifeblood of this platform. Your participation is what makes Aurapedia thrive as a trusted knowledge base, especially within the domains of finance, governance, and innovation.
Definitions Made Simple
We understand that not everyone is familiar with privacy-related technical terms like “cookies” or “tracking pixels.” Whether you're just starting to explore these topics or you're an expert, we’ve made an effort to keep this Privacy Policy clear and accessible.
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We’ve included a Glossary of Key Terms to help clarify specific concepts. Our aim is for everyone—not just lawyers—to understand how and why information is collected and how it is used.
Defination
Aurapedia Privacy Policy Definitions and Scope
When we refer to "Aurapedia", "we", "us", or "our" throughout this Privacy Policy, we are referring to Aurapedia, a comprehensive knowledge platform curated and operated by Aura Solution Company Limited. Aurapedia is dedicated to providing global insights into finance, leadership, governance, innovation, and public knowledge.
The term "Aurapedia Sites" or "our services" refers to all websites, tools, applications, mobile platforms, APIs, email updates, and notification services operated under the Aurapedia umbrella—regardless of language—unless specifically excluded under the “What This Privacy Policy Does Not Cover” section.
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When we use "you", "your", or "me", we are addressing you—the individual, organization, or entity that accesses, uses, or contributes to the Aurapedia platform. This includes both registered and non-registered users.
The term "this Policy" or "this Privacy Policy" refers to this document in its entirety. It outlines how we collect, store, use, and protect your information, and represents a formal agreement between you and Aurapedia regarding your data privacy.
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By "contributions," we mean any content, article, update, insight, or data entry that you submit to Aurapedia, either anonymously or under a registered username. These contributions are typically public and form part of the Aurapedia knowledge base.
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The phrase "personal information" refers to any data that can be used to identify you as an individual. While Aurapedia aims to minimize the collection of such information, we consider the following as personal information when it is not publicly available and can be linked to your identity:
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Your real name, home or business address, contact number, email address, password, government-issued ID number, IP address, browser user-agent string, or payment account number.
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Any sensitive data associated with the above, such as gender, date of birth, ethnicity, political beliefs, religion, marital or medical status, or orientation.
When we refer to a "third party" or "third parties," we mean any individual, organization, system, or service not managed or controlled by Aura Solution Company Limited. This includes independent contributors, community collaborators, external websites, or developers who may engage with or support the Aurapedia platform through partnerships or integrations.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, handling, and use of your data resulting from your interaction with any aspect of the Aurapedia platform. It also covers data we may receive from affiliated partners and research collaborators.
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What This Policy Covers
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This policy covers:
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Personal and usage data collected when you browse or engage with Aurapedia
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Information gathered when you contribute content or interact with other users
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Data submitted through feedback forms, surveys, or communication with our team
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Analytical information gathered to improve platform performance, accessibility, and safety
What This Policy Does Not Cover
There are specific instances where this policy does not apply. For example:
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Third-party websites or tools: If you navigate to or interact with external services or integrations (e.g., maps, analytics tools, linked resources), your data will be governed by their respective privacy policies.
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Community-administered content: Certain tools or policies may be governed by volunteer editors, moderators, or community-elected administrators. While these groups may introduce additional guidelines to strengthen privacy, they are not permitted to override or diminish the protections outlined in this policy.
Aurapedia reserves the right to update this policy as necessary to ensure compliance with evolving data standards and international privacy laws.
Collection and Use of Information
Collection & Use of Information
Types of Information We Receive from You and How We Collect It
Your Public Contributions
Any content you contribute to Aurapedia is publicly visible and may be used by anyone. When you edit or contribute to Aurapedia—whether in articles, discussion threads, or user pages—you create a permanent public record. Each addition, deletion, or revision is stored with a timestamp and publicly attributed either to your registered username (if signed in) or your IP address (if anonymous).
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Aurapedia may use your contributions, either in aggregate or individually, to develop new platform features, improve editorial workflows, or conduct usage research—as explained further in the section titled How We Use the Information We Receive From You.
Publicly Visible Information
Your activities on Aurapedia, particularly those related to content contributions, are visible to the public and may appear in revision histories, recent changes, or analytics dashboards used to monitor content integrity and user participation.
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Account Information & Registration
You are not required to register an account to browse or contribute to Aurapedia.
However, if you choose to create an account, we generally require only a username and password. You may optionally provide an email address, which can help with password recovery or user-to-user communication features.
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Users contributing without an account will have their edits publicly attributed to their IP address. Creating an account is recommended for improved privacy and access to additional features.
Optional Demographic Data
To help us better understand our user base and improve localization, we may occasionally ask for optional demographic data such as age, gender, or region. This information is voluntary, and we will always clearly indicate whether such data will remain private or become public. You are free to skip these prompts without any impact on your ability to use the platform.
Location Information
Certain Aurapedia features may function better with location-based data.
If you provide consent, we may use GPS or other location technologies to deliver region-specific content or enhance platform functionality. Such location data is treated as confidential and handled in accordance with this policy. Details on how this data is used can be found in our FAQ.
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Metadata from Uploaded Content
If you upload images or other media to Aurapedia, metadata (e.g., timestamp, location) may be automatically included depending on your device settings. Unless removed beforehand, this metadata becomes part of the publicly available file information. You may manage these settings on your device before uploading.
IP Addresses
Aurapedia automatically receives your IP address when you access the site. This data may be used to infer your geographical location and is stored for purposes including security, abuse prevention, and system diagnostics.
Information Related to Your Use of Aurapedia
Like most websites, Aurapedia collects technical information automatically to understand usage patterns and improve services. We use widely accepted technologies such as cookies, local storage, and device metadata to track how users interact with Aurapedia. This allows us to analyze site performance, test new features, tailor user experiences, and detect misuse or vandalism. Data collected in this way remains confidential unless otherwise specified in this policy.
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Information We Receive Automatically
When you visit Aurapedia, we automatically collect certain data including your device type, browser version, language settings, operating system, referring website, and the pages you access.
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This information is used to:
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Ensure platform security and reliability
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Improve interface responsiveness and accessibility
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Track site usage patterns and trends
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Test and refine features to better serve users
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Localize content and customize language options
Cookies & Locally Stored Data
Aurapedia uses cookies and similar technologies to store user preferences, analyze behavior, and enhance your browsing experience. These technologies may store your IP address, account information, session data, or interaction history with the site. Such tools include:
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Cookies
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JavaScript trackers
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Local storage and caching mechanisms
We do not use third-party cookies unless you explicitly consent. If you encounter any unauthorized third-party data collection mechanisms, please report them immediately to: privacy@aurapedia.org.
Managing Locally Stored Data
You may delete or disable cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Note that some site features may be limited or non-functional if you do so. While most technical data remains confidential, certain user actions—such as account creation or content edits—may be logged publicly alongside the activity of other contributors. These public logs help support transparency and community accountability.
Sharing
Aurapedia – Sharing Your Information
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When Do We Share Your Information?
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We share your Personal Information only when:
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You give us explicit permission.
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It’s legally required.
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It’s necessary to protect you, others, or Aurapedia.
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It helps us operate and improve the platform, always under strict conditions.
With Your Permission
We may share your Personal Information if you’ve given us permission for a specific purpose. For example, if you receive a scholarship and agree to let us share your name with a local Aurapedia chapter.
More examples can be found in our [FAQ].
When Required by Law
We will disclose your Personal Information only when required by law or a valid legal request, such as:
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Court orders
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Subpoenas
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Government regulations
We’ll notify you via email at least 10 calendar days in advance, where legally allowed and safe to do so. We’ll oppose any legally questionable or abusive requests for your information, unless you choose not to object.
Please seek legal advice if such a situation arises.
See our [Legal Requests FAQ] for more details.
In Case of Organizational Transfer (Very Unlikely!)
If Aurapedia is ever transferred, merged, or reorganized (a very rare possibility), we will:
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Keep your Personal Information protected under our current privacy standards.
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Give you at least 30 days’ notice before any transfer of data or change in privacy terms.
We’ll notify you via the Aurapedia platform or official communication channels.
To Protect You, Us, or the Community
We may share Personal Information if needed to:
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Investigate or stop harmful behavior or Terms of Use violations
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Protect our systems, staff, or users from threats
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Prevent imminent harm or danger
This includes action by trusted users with specific administrative privileges, who are bound by internal privacy protocols. These administrators act under community governance and are monitored via public logs. We do not know or store their legal names.
We may also disclose information to fight:
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Spam or abuse
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Security threats
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Fraud and illegal activity
Check our [FAQ] for real-life examples.
To Service Providers
We use third-party partners and contractors to:
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Host or maintain Aurapedia
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Analyze traffic
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Support our tools
We share your data only as necessary, under confidentiality agreements and with privacy safeguards.
Some service providers request that we link to their own privacy policies. See [Our Partners] for that list.
If you're using Aurapedia on mobile, we may use your IP to provide anonymized insights on regional usage.
For Research & Platform Improvement
Trusted developers and researchers may get access to certain systems to:
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Fix bugs
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Enhance features
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Analyze how Aurapedia is used
We sometimes share aggregated or anonymized data with academics and researchers.
They must follow our guidelines and not publish anything that reveals your identity. While we impose privacy rules on researchers, we cannot guarantee their full compliance or monitor every project.
Learn more about this in our [Re-identification FAQ].
Because You Made It Public
Anything you post publicly on Aurapedia is visible to everyone.
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If you post your email or address on a user page, it's public.
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If you edit without logging in, your IP address is visible.
Think carefully before sharing anything you want to keep private.
Protection
How Do We Protect Your Personal Information?
At Aurapedia, we prioritize the security of your personal data. We use a variety of physical, technical, and procedural measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our protective measures include:
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Access control procedures
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Network firewalls
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Physical security
While we make every effort to safeguard your data, it is important to note that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that our security will not be breached due to technical issues or violations of our policies.
We will never ask you for your password via email. If you ever receive such a request, please report it to us at privacy@aurapedia.org for investigation.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to:
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Maintain, understand, and improve Aurapedia.
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Comply with applicable legal requirements.
In most cases, Personal Information is deleted, aggregated, or anonymized within 90 days. Non-personal information may be kept indefinitely.
Please note, when you contribute to Aurapedia, your contributions are recorded along with your username (if logged in) or IP address (if you edit without logging in). This ensures transparency of contributions.
Your Rights
If you'd like to request access to, update, or remove your Personal Information, or if you'd like to restrict or object to its processing, you may contact us at privacy@aurapedia.org. We will respond to your request in compliance with applicable laws.
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Registered users can manage some of their information directly through their Preferences, including updating their profile or downloading their account data.
Important Information
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you may not use Aurapedia.
Where Is Aurapedia Based & What Does That Mean for You?
Aurapedia is a non-profit organization based in Phuket, Thailand, with operations and data storage located within the country and potentially in other regions as needed. By using Aurapedia, you understand that your Personal Information will be processed, stored, and transferred as described in this Privacy Policy.
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Our Response to Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not share your Personal Information for marketing purposes. As such, we do not modify our practices in response to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers. For more information on how we handle such requests, please refer to our FAQ.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or the law. Significant changes will be posted with a 30-day public comment period. Minor changes (e.g., grammatical edits or updates) will be posted without a comment period.
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Your continued use of Aurapedia after any changes to the policy constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or how we handle your information, please email us at privacy@aurapedia.org.
Aurapedia Address:
Aurapedia
68 Moo 2, Thepkasattri Rd, Kohkaew, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy, and we appreciate your participation in making Aurapedia a trusted and secure platform.