Privacy Policy for Mythos Minds
At Mythos Minds, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the data we process as we provide AI-powered textual analysis, predictive modeling, character development algorithms, thematic pattern recognition, bespoke AI tools for authors and publishers, and digital humanities research support. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, which can be categorized as follows:
- Personal Data: This includes information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. When you engage with our services, research our offerings, or contact us, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, organizational affiliation, and other contact details. For authors and publishers, this might also include information related to project specifications or inquiries.
- Service Data: In the course of providing our AI-powered textual analysis and other literary services, we process the textual content you provide to us. This content is processed purely for the purpose of delivering the contracted services and generating insights. We implement strict measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of this data.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you access and use our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our site's functionality.
- Communications Data: When you communicate with us via email or other channels, we retain those communications to process your inquiries, respond to your requests, and improve our customer service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, primarily to deliver and enhance our services:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our AI-powered analytical services.
- To process and fulfill requests for our bespoke AI tools and research support.
- To improve and personalize your experience on our site and with our services.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To understand and analyze how you use our services and for internal research and development.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Mythos Minds does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, perform service-related tasks, or assist us in analyzing how our services are used. These third parties have access to your data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or subpoena or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law, protect the security or integrity of our services, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Mythos Minds, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event that Mythos Minds is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security
The security of your data is paramount to us. We implement robust technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Data Retention
Mythos Minds retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to process your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Log Files and Cookies
Our site follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and are a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the site, and gathering demographic information. We may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You have the option to set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy, or our data practices, please contact us:
- Mythos Minds
- 83 Front Street East, Suite 100
- Toronto, ON, M5A 1B8
- Canada