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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 23, 2025

Poker Global Ontario ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://wptontario.com (the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact Us: When you send us emails or contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and message content
Subscribe: If you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we collect your email address and preferences
Comment: When you leave comments on our content, we collect your name, email, and comment content
Survey Participation: If you participate in surveys or feedback forms, we collect your responses

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral URLs, click patterns
Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
Log Data: Server logs including access times, pages requested, and technical error messages

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and similar services
Advertising Partners: Information about ad interactions and conversions
Social Media Platforms: Information from social media integrations (if you choose to connect)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

To operate and maintain our Site
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send you administrative information (updates, security alerts, etc.)
To personalize your experience on our Site

2.2 Analytics and Improvement

To understand how users interact with our Site
To analyze usage patterns and trends
To improve our content, features, and functionality
To test and develop new features

2.3 Communication

To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
To notify you about changes to our Site or policies
To respond to your comments and questions

2.4 Security and Compliance

To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
To comply with legal obligations
To enforce our terms and conditions
To protect our rights and the rights of others

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your information includes:

Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
Contract: Processing is necessary for contract performance
Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us:

Remember your preferences
Understand site usage
Improve your experience
Deliver relevant content

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand Site usage (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
Opt-Out Tools: Industry opt-out tools (YourAdChoices, Network Advertising Initiative)
Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

Website hosting and maintenance
Analytics and data analysis
Email delivery and marketing
Customer support

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

Court orders or subpoenas
Government requests
Legal proceedings
Protection of our rights or safety

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

Contact Information: Retained for 3 years from last contact
Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
Server Logs: Retained for 90 days
Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data transmitted via HTTPS/SSL encryption
Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates
Incident Response: Procedures for data breach notification

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 Access and Portability

Right to access your personal information
Right to receive a copy of your data
Right to data portability

8.2 Correction and Deletion

Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to delete your personal information
Right to restrict processing

8.3 Objection and Consent

Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to opt-out of marketing communications

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at games@wptontario.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction (19+ in Ontario, 18+ in some other Canadian provinces). We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
Sending email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to delete personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information of California residents.

14. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

Right to access personal information
Right to challenge accuracy of information
Right to withdraw consent
Right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: games@wptontario.com

Mailing Address: Poker Global Ontario
Attn: Privacy Officer
Ontario, Canada

16. Data Controller

For users in the EEA, UK, and Canada:

Data Controller: Poker Global Ontario
Contact: games@wptontario.com

17. Complaints

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with:

Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
EEA: Your local data protection authority
UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Summary of Key Points

What We Collect	How We Use It	Your Rights
Contact information	Respond to inquiries	Access your data
Usage analytics	Improve our Site	Delete your data
Cookies	Personalize experience	Opt-out of cookies
Device data	Security and fraud prevention	Object to processing

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