Welcome to True North Mining Ventures (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website https://truenorthminingventures.com/ (the “Site”) and any related services (collectively, our “Services”).
By using or accessing the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process different types of information, including:
1.1 Personal Information (Identifiable Information)
This is information that can identify you or be linked to you, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Other contact information
- Payment or billing details (if you subscribe or make purchases)
- Any content you provide (e.g. comments, feedback, user-submitted content)
You voluntarily provide most of this information when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, comment on articles, or otherwise interact with the Site.
1.2 Non-Personal / Aggregate Information
This is information that does not identify an individual. Examples include:
- Browser type, version, and technical details (e.g. user agent)
- Device type, IP address (possibly anonymized), operating system
- Referring website, pages visited, time and duration of visits
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Aggregated usage statistics (e.g. number of visitors per page)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information and enhance your experience. Cookies may help us:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Understand how you use the Site (which pages you view, links you click)
- Personalize content and advertising
- Enable functionality such as saving preferences
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings (see Section 7), though doing so may limit certain features of the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- To operate the Site and ensure its functionality
- To send you newsletters, updates, marketing materials, or other communications (if you opt in)
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
- To analyze usage and trends, measure performance, and optimize content
- To enforce our terms and policies, and protect our rights, users, or property
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g. responding to lawful requests, tax or regulatory compliance)
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably believe another purpose is compatible with that original purpose.
3. Disclosure & Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers and Partners: We may share data with third-party vendors, hosting providers, email platforms, analytics services, advertising networks, or other service providers that assist in operating the Site, analyzing data, sending emails, etc.
- Business Changes: If we merge with, acquire or are acquired by another entity, or if we sell or transfer all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction (with notice).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of True North Mining Ventures, our users, or others.
- With Your Consent: In some cases, we may share personal information with your prior consent.
- Anonymized or Aggregated Data: We may share non-identifiable or aggregated information publicly (e.g. in reports, research, or with advertisers) that does not personally identify you.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes, unless you expressly consent.
4. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content
Our Site may contain links or embedded content (e.g. social media widgets, embedded videos, third-party advertisements) that are not operated by us. Clicking on those links or interacting with embedded content may result in the third party collecting information about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those third-party services.
5. Data Retention
We 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 or permitted by law (e.g. for compliance, tax, accounting or legal purposes). Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your information has been compromised or if you notice suspicious activity, please contact us immediately (see Contact section).
7. Your Rights & Choices (Your Privacy Choices)
Depending on your jurisdiction (especially Canadian or provincial privacy laws), you may have rights including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct or update inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion or erasure of your personal information
- The right to object to or restrict processing
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to data portability (receiving a copy of your data in a format)
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 10). We may request verification of your identity before processing such requests.
Regarding cookies and tracking: You can disable or block cookies via your browser settings. Note, however, that certain features of the Site may be affected or may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.
9. International Data Transfers
Because we operate in Canada and may host or process data in multiple jurisdictions, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside your home country. Those countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Site or providing us information, you consent to such transfers, provided that we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
True North Mining Ventures
Email: privacy@truenorthminingventures.com
We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our practices). Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Acknowledgment
By using or accessing the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.