Generating Transparency Navigating Models (GTNM)
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 31, 2025**
1. Introduction
Generating Transparency Navigating Models (GTNM) is committed to compliance with legal regulations governing data privacy, user rights, and content transparency.
✔ GTNM follows GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.
✔ GTNM respects user rights regarding data collection, retention, and deletion.
✔ GTNM ensures transparency in AI-assisted content and editorial practices.
✔ GTNM complies with copyright, fair use, and digital rights laws.
Users have the right to control their personal data and can request access, corrections, or deletion at any time.
2. Compliance with Data Privacy Laws
GTNM follows the data protection standards set by:
✅ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – European Union)
Users have the right to:
✔ Request a copy of personal data stored by GTNM.
✔ Request deletion of personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
✔ Correct or update inaccurate personal data.
✔ Opt out of data tracking and analytics cookies.
Full GDPR Guidelines: https://gdpr.eu/
✅ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – United States)
California residents have the right to:
✔ Request disclosure of collected personal data.
✔ Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (GTNM does not sell user data).
✔ Request deletion of stored personal data.
✔ Receive equal access to services regardless of privacy preferences.
Full CCPA Guidelines: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
✅ Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA – U.S.)
✔ GTNM does NOT knowingly collect data from users under 13 years old.
✔ If GTNM becomes aware of data collected from minors, it will be deleted immediately.
COPPA Guidelines: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa
3. User Rights Under Privacy Laws
Users can exercise the following rights regarding their data:
✔ Right to Access – Users can request a copy of their stored data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Users can correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
✔ Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Users can request deletion of their data.
✔ Right to Object – Users can object to data collection or AI-assisted tracking.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Users can request their data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To submit a data request, email: [email protected]
GTNM may require identity verification before processing sensitive data requests.
4. How GTNM Handles Data Requests
✔ Requesting Access to Your Data
Users can request a copy of their stored data by emailing [email protected].
GTNM responds to data requests within 30 days.
✔ Requesting Data Deletion
Users can delete their account via their profile page.
Comments, posts, and analytics data may take up to 90 days to be fully removed.
Some security logs (e.g., login attempts) are automatically purged after 90 days.
Legal Exemptions: GTNM may be required to retain some data if mandated by law (e.g., legal disputes, cybersecurity investigations).
5. Copyright, Fair Use, & Digital Rights Compliance
GTNM complies with U.S. copyright law, fair use doctrine, and international intellectual property protections.
✔ All original content published by GTNM is copyrighted under U.S. intellectual property law.
✔ AI-generated content is labeled and does not qualify for copyright unless modified by human authors.
✔ Users must have the legal right to submit content, including comments and guest posts.
✔ GTNM follows the DMCA takedown process for copyright complaints.
For copyright claims, see our Copyright & DMCA Notice.
6. AI-Generated Content & Legal Considerations
GTNM ensures compliance with AI transparency laws and ethical AI guidelines:
✔ AI-generated text is always reviewed and modified by human editors before publication.
✔ AI-assisted probability models are NOT absolute predictions and are labeled accordingly.
✔ GTNM does NOT use AI to impersonate real people or fabricate misleading content.
Users submitting AI-generated content must disclose AI use.
7. Compliance with Online Security & Cyber Laws
GTNM implements security measures to comply with cybersecurity laws and prevent data breaches:
✔ SSL Encryption – Ensures secure data transmission.
✔ Cloudflare Security Network – Protects against cyberattacks.
✔ User Data Access Controls – Prevents unauthorized access to stored user data.
✔ Incident Response Plan – GTNM notifies affected users in case of a data breach.
For security concerns, see our Security & Incident Response Policy .
8. GTNM’s Commitment to Transparency
GTNM ensures users are fully informed about how their data is handled.
✔ Privacy notices and disclaimers are displayed on all relevant pages.
✔ Cookie consent banners allow users to opt out of tracking.
✔ Privacy policies are updated regularly to reflect new compliance requirements.
GTNM will NEVER sell, rent, or distribute user data to third parties.
9. Updates to This Policy
GTNM reserves the right to update this policy as privacy laws evolve.
✔ Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
✔ Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Major legal updates affecting user rights will be announced via GTNM’s website and Substack.
10. Contact Us
For legal compliance inquiries, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Oregon, USA
⚠ GTNM is committed to compliance with global data protection laws and digital rights policies. If you have concerns about your legal rights, please reach out.
