1. Who We Are
Dr. MycoTek is an AI-powered mycology education tool operated by Nature Lion Inc., a Canadian corporation based in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. When this policy refers to “we,” “us,” or “our,” it means Nature Lion Inc.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Account information: Email address and password when you create an account.
- Chat messages: The questions you ask and the AI responses you receive. We store these to improve our service and for quality assurance.
- Photos: Images you upload for mushroom identification or contamination diagnosis. These are processed by our AI and are not stored permanently.
- Location data: If you choose to share your location for local foraging recommendations, we receive your approximate GPS coordinates. This data is used only during your session and is not stored or linked to your account.
- Usage data: Basic usage metrics such as the number of questions asked, subscription tier, and feedback (thumbs up/down).
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and general device category (mobile/desktop) collected automatically through standard web protocols.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide the service: Process your questions, generate AI responses, and display relevant species and contamination information.
- Improve accuracy: Analyze anonymized chat data to improve our AI's mycology knowledge and response quality.
- Account management: Manage your subscription, track usage limits, and provide customer support.
- Safety: Monitor for misuse and ensure our platform is used responsibly.
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- We do not use your data for targeted advertising.
- We do not store your location data permanently.
- We do not share your chat content with other users.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Dr. MycoTek:
6. Data Retention
Chat messages and usage logs are retained for up to 12 months for quality improvement purposes, after which they are automatically deleted. Account information is retained for the duration of your account. If you delete your account, all associated personal data will be removed within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@naturelion.ca.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
9. Children's Privacy
Dr. MycoTek is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: