Privacy Policy

Who operates this website

Fart Registry is an independent satirical website operated by:

For the purposes of applicable UK data protection law, Krzysztof Oleszkiewicz is responsible for the processing of personal information described in this policy.

Information we collect

When you voluntarily register a fictional gaseous emission, the website may collect information including:

• your name;
• your email address;
• the date and approximate time entered for the fictional emission;
• the country or jurisdiction you provide;
• the location category and optional location description;
• emission classification and sensory characteristics;
• information voluntarily entered about circumstances, food or drink;
• information relating to source attribution;
• declaration confirmations;
• the Registry reference and verification code generated by the service; and
• limited technical information required to operate and protect the website.

Why we use your information

Information submitted to Fart Registry is used to provide the features requested by the user, including:

• creating a fictional emission record;
• generating a unique Registry reference;
• generating a verification code;
• producing a downloadable or printable fictional fart certificate;
• allowing a certificate to be verified;
• maintaining the integrity and security of the service;
• preventing abuse or malicious use of the website; and
• diagnosing technical problems.

Information submitted through the Registry is not intended to be used for automated real-world governmental decision-making, law enforcement or atmospheric prosecution.

Legal basis for processing

Where personal information is necessary to create, store and verify a Registry entry, it is processed because the user has requested the relevant website service.

Limited technical and security information may also be processed where necessary for the legitimate interests of operating, securing and protecting the website, provided those interests are not overridden by the rights and interests of the user.

Public certificate information

The public certificate verification service is deliberately designed to reveal only limited information about a Registry entry.

A successful verification may display:

• Registry reference;
• emission classification;
• declared emission date and approximate time;
• jurisdiction;
• location category;
• Registry status; and
• registration date.

Anyone who possesses both a valid Registry reference and its corresponding verification code may be able to access the limited public verification information associated with that record.

Technical information

Like most websites, the hosting infrastructure may process technical information such as IP addresses, request information, timestamps, browser information and server logs for security, reliability and technical operation.

Fart Registry does not intentionally store the visitor's raw IP address in the emission registration database.

A one-way cryptographic representation of the submitting IP address may be stored with a Registry entry for basic abuse prevention and technical security purposes.

Sharing your information

Fart Registry does not sell personal information submitted through the Registry.

Information may be processed by service providers where necessary to operate the website, including website hosting, infrastructure and security providers.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, a valid legal process or where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its operator or users from fraud, abuse or security threats.

How long information is kept

Registry entries may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide certificate verification and maintain the continuity of the fictional Registry service.

Technical logs and security information may be retained for shorter periods determined by operational, security and hosting requirements.

Information that is no longer reasonably required may be deleted or anonymised.

Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

No internet service can guarantee absolute security. Users should therefore avoid submitting information that is unnecessary for the fictional registration service.

Your data protection rights

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including rights to:

• request access to personal information held about you;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of information in appropriate circumstances;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to certain processing; and
• raise a concern about the way your information is handled.

Requests can be sent to:

privacy@fartregistry.com

You may also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office if you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled.

Cookies and similar technologies

Information about cookies and similar technologies used by this website is available in the Cookie Policy .

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated when the website, its functionality or applicable legal requirements change.

The current version will always be published on this page.

Last updated: 1 September 2026

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