Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

IYCBC.ca ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.iycbc.ca.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy legislation including Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out a contact form or send us an email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Submit a review, comment, or feedback
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage Data: Click patterns, scroll depth, interaction with content and buttons
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country, province)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics) who provide aggregated data about Website usage
• Advertising networks that provide information about your interactions with advertisements
• Affiliate tracking networks that record clicks on our affiliate links

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our Website: Analyzing usage patterns, fixing bugs, and improving user experience
• To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending newsletters (if subscribed), providing customer support
• For analytics: Understanding how visitors use our Website to improve our content and services
• For affiliate tracking: Recording referrals to our casino partners for commission purposes
• For legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• For security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent or malicious activity

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Record when you click on affiliate links to track referrals to our casino partners
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information on the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website (hosting, analytics, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Affiliate Partners: When you click on an affiliate link, we pass a unique tracking identifier to our casino partner. We do not share personally identifiable information with casino operators.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators. When you click on these links and visit third-party websites, you are leaving IYCBC.ca. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions and email communications: 2 years
• Analytics data: 26 months (as per Google Analytics default)
• Affiliate tracking data: As required by our affiliate agreements (typically 90 days)
• Newsletter subscriber data: Until you unsubscribe

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our Website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian resident, you have the following rights under PIPEDA:

• Right of Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to our collection or use of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
• Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have violated PIPEDA

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18 (or the applicable legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

IYCBC.ca — Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca or 1-800-282-1376.