Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to saugeenartists.ca ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, which provides reviews and information about Mastercard casinos for users in Canada. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Your name and email address if you contact us directly or subscribe to our communications.
• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click behaviour, and other interactions with our website.

We do not collect payment information, gambling account details, or any sensitive personal data. We are an affiliate information website only and do not operate gambling services.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analytics: Monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour to understand how visitors use our site.
• Affiliate Tracking: Attribute referrals to third-party casino operators through affiliate links, which is how our website is monetised.
• Site Improvement: Enhance content, functionality, and user experience.
• Communication: Respond to your enquiries and provide requested information.
• Legal Compliance: Meet our obligations under applicable Canadian law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookie Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to gather aggregate data about site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click affiliate links so that casino operators can attribute your referral to us.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.

Opt-Out Options: You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. These links are provided for informational purposes. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or policies of any third-party website. When you click a third-party link and leave our site, any information you provide is governed by that third party's own privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or third-party site before providing personal information.

Gambling involves risk. Please gamble responsibly and only where it is legal in your province or territory. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction (19+ in most Canadian provinces; 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your place of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Canada (PIPEDA): The right to access your personal information, request corrections, withdraw consent to collection or use (subject to legal restrictions), and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
• European Union/United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR): The right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• United States (CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws): The right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell your information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact information provided via email is retained only as long as needed to address your enquiry.
• Analytics and usage data are retained in aggregated or anonymised form for up to 26 months.
• Cookie data is retained in accordance with the cookie durations set out in your browser or consent preferences.

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: saugeenartists.ca

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.