Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2023

Information We Collect

MentaData OneAm collects information that helps us provide and improve our social news services. This includes:

• Account registration details
• Content preferences and reading history
• Device and browser information
• Location data for regional content customization
• Interaction data with our platform features
• Communication records with our support team

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver personalized news content
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Provide customer support
• Communicate important updates and changes
• Ensure platform security and prevent misuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist our operations
• Legal authorities when required by Canadian law
• Academic partners for research purposes (anonymized data)
• Business partners in aggregated, non-identifiable form
• Other users as part of community features you choose to use
• Corporate affiliates in connection with business transfers

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
• Physical security at data center locations

Your Rights and Choices

Canadian users have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Access to your personal data we hold
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdrawal of consent for certain processing activities
• Data portability in machine-readable format
• Deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services you requested
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Resolution of disputes and enforcement of agreements
• Historical research and analysis
• Business operations and improvements
• Security and fraud prevention

International Data Transfers

As a Canadian company, we primarily process data within Canada. When international transfer occurs, we ensure:

• Adequate data protection standards are maintained
• Appropriate contractual safeguards are in place
• Compliance with Canadian privacy regulations
• Transparency about data handling practices
• User notification of significant changes
• Regular review of international data practices

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.