The main change is that we can no longer see the full IP number of a visitor, and so we cannot tell which country the visitor is likely to come from.</p> Data release policy <p>Our policy is only to release the data we collect in the following circumstances:</p> <ul> <li>As required by law, such as in response to a valid request from law enforcement.</li> <li>To designated third parties to resolve or investigate abuse complaints.</li> <li>When the information is related to spiders or bots, usually when investigating technical issues.</li> <li>For abusive users, we may release information to assist in attempting to block the abusive user or to complain to that user’s Internet Service Provider.</li> <li>If necessary to defend legal claims against us by third parties.</li> <li>When we deem it necessary to protect the property or rights of the user community, or this website.</li> <li>