Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - CanadianPoker.com

Effective Date: July, 2025

At CanadianPoker.com (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), protecting your personal information is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (the “Platform”) and interact with our services (the “Services”)—primarily consisting of informational content, poker reviews, and affiliate links to licensed third-party poker operators.
Please note: We do not provide gambling services, collect player registration details, or process payments. We function solely as a content and affiliate referral site.
By continuing to use CanadianPoker.com, you confirm that you understand and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This policy applies to all personal information we collect through your use of our Platform and Services, including data obtained from third-party tracking technologies or when you communicate with us. It also covers data received from partners and service providers.

2. Types of Personal Data We Collect
We are committed to data minimization. As an affiliate platform, we only collect essential data for analytics, communication, and optimization purposes.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly
  • Contact Data: Your name and email if you contact us via forms or direct messages.
  • Communication Data: Any correspondence or feedback you provide voluntarily.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, referral links clicked, country of origin (via IP).
  • Cookie Identifiers: Session and analytics cookies.

2.3 Information from Third Parties
  • Affiliate Networks: Click and conversion data for tracking referrals.
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Public Platforms: Data from social media if you engage with us there.
We do not collect payment data, betting histories, or identity documents.

3. How We Collect Your Personal Data
Your personal data may be collected through:
  • Direct Interactions: If you email us or fill out a contact form.
  • Cookies & Analytics: When you browse our site.
  • Affiliate Link Clicks: Tracked anonymously for conversion and performance.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing is grounded in PIPEDA and structured around clear, limited purposes:

4.1 Provide Website Content & Recommendations
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in offering a user-friendly affiliate platform.

4.2 Communication
Legal Basis: Your consent or our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries.

4.3 Marketing (if opted in)
Legal Basis: Express consent via form or newsletter signup.

4.4 Analytics & Site Performance
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in improving user experience.

4.5 Legal Compliance & Fraud Prevention
Legal Basis: Legal obligation (if required by applicable Canadian or provincial laws).

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies help us analyze web traffic, personalize user experiences, and ensure affiliate link tracking works correctly.

5.1 Types Used
  • Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like affiliate tracking.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us measure performance and user behavior.
  • Marketing Cookies: Track referral link clicks to third-party sites.

5.2 Consent
We seek your consent for non-essential cookies and provide controls to manage preferences.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may share your data with:
  • Affiliate networks: To track referrals and measure performance.
  • Analytics providers: To monitor traffic and improve content.
  • Legal authorities: Only when required by law.
We do not share your data with poker rooms or casinos for account or payment purposes.

7. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may be located outside Canada (e.g., the U.S. or EU).
Where applicable, we use standard contractual clauses and other safeguards to ensure data protection meets Canadian standards.

8. Data Retention
We retain data for the minimum time necessary:
  • Email correspondence: Retained until resolved, or for compliance purposes.
  • Analytics: Stored in anonymized or aggregated format.
  • Affiliate tracking: Retained according to our partners’ reporting cycles.
9. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you may:
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies
  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of the above, please see Section 18.

10. Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security protocols:
  • SSL encryption across the site
  • Access controls to internal systems
  • Routine audits of analytics tools and cookie usage
You are responsible for securing your own browsing environment.

11. Third-Party Links
CanadianPoker.com contains outbound links to third-party poker platforms. These sites are independent entities with their own privacy practices. We recommend reviewing each operator’s policy before registering.

12. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for users under the age of 18, unless you reside in Ontario in which the age gate is 19.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals below this age.
  • If you believe such data has been submitted, please contact us for removal.

13. International Users
Our site is operated from Canada. If you are accessing from another country, your information may be transferred to or processed in Canada and other jurisdictions with equivalent safeguards.

14. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not use your data for profiling or automated decisions that have legal or significant effects. Any link-based tracking is used solely for performance analysis and not personal profiling.

15. Marketing Communications

15.1 Consent
We will only contact you for marketing purposes if you have expressly opted in.

15.2 Opting Out
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in any email
  • Contacting us directly (see Section 18)

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices evolve or as required by law.
  • We will highlight major changes clearly and update the effective date.
  • We encourage regular review to stay informed.

17. Ontario Residents – Regulatory Compliance
If you reside in Ontario, please note:
  • CanadianPoker.com complies with the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming as issued by the AGCO and regulated by iGaming Ontario (iGO).
  • We do not operate gambling sites but only promote legal, licensed operators approved for Ontario.
  • We do not collect gameplay data or offer gambling services.
  • Marketing to Ontario users includes age and responsible gambling messaging.
  • Users may report privacy concerns to iGO or the IPC of Ontario.

18. Contact Information
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints about your personal data, please contact:
Privacy Officer - CanadianPoker.com
📧 Email: [email protected]

19. Conclusion
Your privacy and trust are essential to us. We are dedicated to transparency and accountability in all data-related practices. By using CanadianPoker.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this document regularly and pair it with our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy for a complete view of your rights and our responsibilities.