Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Untold Myth website (untoldmyth.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this website.

2. Content Usage and Copyright

All content on Untold Myth, including articles, graphics, logos, and multimedia elements, is owned by Untold Myth and protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

You may:

• Read and access content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content through social media
• Quote small portions of our content with proper attribution

You may not:

• Republish or distribute our content commercially
• Modify or alter our content
• Remove copyright notices or attribution

3. User-Contributed Content

By submitting content to Untold Myth (including comments, feedback, and tips), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content across our platforms.

User-contributed content must not:

• Contain defamatory, abusive, or hateful content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Contain spam or commercial solicitations
• Include personal or private information about others

4. Disclaimer

The information provided on Untold Myth is for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and thoroughness, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

6. Modifications to Terms

Untold Myth reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit content, we collect personal information such as your name and email address.
• Automatic information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic (see our Cookie Policy below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (if you've opted in)
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activities

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery services)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytical/performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Functionality cookies: Enable the website to remember your preferences.
• Targeting cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you visit, and the links you follow to deliver more relevant content.

3. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

1. Access and Control of Your Information

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

2. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

3. Newsletter Subscription

If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of each newsletter or by contacting us directly.

4. Canadian Privacy Laws

As a Canadian organization, we comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). If you are a resident of Canada, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.