1. Who We Are
OnlineCasinoGamesGuide.com is an independent online casino review website operated for Canadian players. We are an affiliate website — we earn commissions when readers visit casino operators through links on our site. We are not a casino operator and do not process any gambling transactions.
For privacy inquiries, contact us at: privacy@onlinecasinogamesguide.com
2. What Information Do We Collect?
Information you provide directly
We do not require registration or account creation to use this site. If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide in that communication (name, email address, message content).
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL
- Device information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (anonymised IP addresses)
- Affiliate tracking: When you click a casino link, a cookie is set to track the referral for commission purposes. This cookie is set by the casino operator, not by us.
- Functional: Remembering your preferences (if any) during your session
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and will prevent affiliate tracking.
3. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our site and improve our content
- Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- Respond to enquiries you send us
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive behaviour
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
4. Do We Share Your Information?
We share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics receives anonymised usage data. Google's privacy policy applies to their processing.
- Casino operators: When you click an affiliate link, the casino operator's tracking systems activate. Their privacy policies govern any data they collect.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by Canadian law or valid legal process.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Third-Party Casino Sites
Our site contains links to external casino websites. When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policy of the casino operator. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any casino before registering or depositing.
Casino operators we link to are licensed gaming companies subject to their own regulatory requirements including player data protection obligations.
6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months in Google Analytics (standard setting)
- Email correspondence: Retained for up to 2 years, then deleted
- Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
7. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law (PIPEDA)
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent to our collection and use of your data (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
- Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@onlinecasinogamesguide.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our site is intended for adults aged 18 or older (19+ in most Canadian provinces). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Security
Our site is served over HTTPS (TLS encryption) via Cloudflare's global CDN. We do not store sensitive personal information such as payment details — we are not a casino operator and never process financial transactions.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our site.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted prominently. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy questions, requests, or complaints:
- Email: privacy@onlinecasinogamesguide.com
- Response time: Within 30 business days
- Regulator: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — priv.gc.ca