Privacy Policy

The City of Kekistan ("the City", "we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy of every citizen, resident, visitor, and anonymous internet user. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use kekistan.city and the municipal services offered through it, how we use that information, and the rights you hold over it. By using this website you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to serve you faithfully and keep the timeline comfy.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you apply for a permit, register for citizenship, file an anonymous complaint, submit a contact form, or enlist in the Armed Forces, you may provide your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and the contents of your message. Anonymous complaints are, by design, anonymous — we do not require identifying information and we discard any that is not needed.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, our servers automatically record standard technical information when you visit: your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and the dates and times of your requests. This information is used to keep the site secure, fast, and resistant to the forces of the Cringe.

1.3 Cookies

We use a small number of strictly necessary cookies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and protect forms against abuse. We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not sell or trade your browsing activity. You may disable cookies in your browser, though some services may not function correctly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• process applications, registrations, requests, and complaints you submit;
• respond to your questions and provide municipal services;
• send service-related notices, such as confirmation of a permit or a reply to a complaint;
• maintain the security, integrity, and performance of the website; and
• comply with the lawful and amusing requirements of the Republic.

We do not sell your personal information. Not for free energy, not for ponds, not for anything.

3. How We Share Information

We share personal information only where necessary: with the specific municipal department handling your request; with trusted service providers who operate our infrastructure under confidentiality obligations; and where required by law. We will never disclose anonymous complaint submissions in a manner that could identify the person who filed them.

4. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required for record-keeping by the Office of the City Clerk. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Security

We protect your information with reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption in transit, access controls, and continuous monitoring by the Firewall Legion. No system is perfectly secure, but we treat your data as we would a self-sustaining pond — carefully, and with respect.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to ask that we correct inaccurate information, and to request deletion of information we are not required to keep. To exercise any of these rights, contact the Office of the City Clerk using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for general civic use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the law. The current version will always be posted on this page. Material changes will be announced through the City's official channels.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy, or requests concerning your information, may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Kekistan, by telephone at 1-KEK-CLERK-1 or through our contact page.

Your privacy is a right of citizenship, not a privilege.