Privacy Policy

Welcome to MythicScans.net. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://mythicscans.net.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

The data provided in the comments form.
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.

Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public.

2.2 Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and display preferences:
- Login cookies last two days.
- “Remember Me” option extends login to two weeks.
- Screen options cookies last one year.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser containing the post ID. It expires after one day.

2.4 Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from external websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly.

These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interactions, and monitor your engagement with embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged into those websites.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:
✅ Improve website functionality and user experience.
✅ Enhance security and prevent spam.
✅ Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
✅ Analyze trends and optimize content performance.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users, we store personal information in their user profiles.
- Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except the username).
- Website administrators can also see and edit user profiles.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:
✅ Request an exported file of your personal data.
✅ Request the deletion of your personal data (excluding data retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes).

To exercise your rights, contact us at [your contact email].

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:
🔒 SSL encryption for secure browsing.
🔒 Regular security updates and monitoring.
🔒 Limited access to personal data.

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for removal.