1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how canada22bet.com ("we", "us", "our" or the "Website") collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information when you visit and use this Website. We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy legislation, including the Quebec Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (as amended by Law 25).
canada22bet.com is an independent information resource about online casino and sports betting services. We are not a gambling operator, we do not accept deposits or wagers, and we do not process player accounts. This Policy applies only to this Website and not to any third-party websites that you may reach through links published here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information, and most of it is not personally identifiable:
- Technical and usage data. When you visit the Website, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools may automatically record your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, referring pages, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit and the approximate (city-level) location derived from your IP address.
- Cookie data. We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
- Voluntarily provided information. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
We do not knowingly collect financial information, government identifiers or any special categories of personal information. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under the legal gambling age in their province (19 years in most provinces, 18 years in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec).
3. How We Use Information
We use the information described above for the following limited purposes:
- to operate, maintain and secure the Website;
- to measure audience and understand how visitors use our content, so we can improve it;
- to detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud or abuse;
- to respond to enquiries you send to us;
- to comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information. We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Legal Basis and Consent
Under PIPEDA, we rely on your implied consent for the collection of technical data that is necessary for the operation of the Website, and on your express consent, given through the cookie notice, for analytics and advertising cookies where such consent is required. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers that host the Website, provide analytics or deliver security services, in each case only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions;
- Legal authorities, where disclosure is required by law, court order or other legal process, or where it is necessary to protect our rights, property or safety or those of others;
- Successors, in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, in which case we will require the successor to honour this Policy.
Some of our service providers may be located outside Canada. Where personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the foreign jurisdiction, and we use contractual and organisational safeguards to ensure a comparable level of protection.
6. Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party websites, including gambling operators and comparison services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. When you follow an external link, the privacy policy of the destination website applies. We encourage you to read it before providing any personal information, especially before registering a gambling account.
7. Retention
We retain server logs and analytics data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, and in any event no longer than 24 months, unless a longer period is required by law. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle your enquiry and for a reasonable period afterwards.
8. Security
We apply administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we hold, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls and regular software updates. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
- withdraw consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information;
- request deletion of personal information where it is no longer required;
- file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or, in Quebec, with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec.
10. Children and Minors
This Website is intended for adults of legal gambling age only: 19 years or older in most provinces, and 18 years or older in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision is shown at the top of this page. Material changes will be indicated by a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact our privacy officer at: privacy@canada22bet.com.