Privacy Policy for MythosJourney
Last Updated: 12/12/2025
Note: This Privacy Policy describes how MythosJourney collects and uses your data. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Introduction
Welcome to MythosJourney. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you visit our interactive map website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly and information collected automatically when you use the map.
A. Information You Provide
- Contact Inquiries: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message.
- Myth Submissions: If you submit a myth or legend correction, we collect the data you provide in the submission form.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect data on how the site is accessed and used (e.g., page views, session duration).
- Device Data: We may collect information about the device you use to access the map (e.g., browser type, operating system).
3. Third-Party Services
MythosJourney relies on third-party services to function. These services may collect and process your data according to their own policies.
OpenStreetMap (Map Provider)
This Site uses map data and tiles provided by OpenStreetMap ("OSM"), a project of the OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSMF).
- Data Connection: When you view the map, your browser establishes a direct connection to the OSMF servers to load the map tiles.
- Data Collected: The OSMF servers automatically receive your IP address and User Agent (browser information) to ensure service stability.
- For more information, please review the OpenStreetMap Foundation Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic to improve the user experience.
- Data Collected: We track session duration, pages visited, operating system, and browser type.
- IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is shortened/masked before being stored by Google.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
We may use third-party Service Providers to show advertisements to you to help support and maintain our Service.
- Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors (such as Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Personalization: These vendors may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to provide you with advertising based on your interests.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., loading map resources).
- Analytics Cookies: Provided by Google Analytics to help us understand site traffic and usage patterns.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers to display relevant ads and measure the performance of ad campaigns.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the interactive map service.
- Monitor the usage of our Service to detect and prevent technical issues.
- Support the free operation of this website through advertisements.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers (such as hosting platforms or advertising partners) solely for the purpose of maintaining the website, or if required by law.
7. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. External Links
Our map may contain links to external websites (e.g., Wikipedia sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
9. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@mythosjourney.com
- Website: https://www.mythosjourney.com/