Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to journeythroughlosscalgary.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, which provides informational content and affiliate reviews related to Mastercard online casinos for users in Canada. By using this Site, 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 a newsletter.
• Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, as described in Section 3.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, and interactions with affiliate links.

We do not collect payment information, gambling account details, or sensitive personal data. We do not offer gambling services directly.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analyze Site traffic and performance through analytics tools;
• Track affiliate referrals so we may earn commissions from third-party casinos at no additional cost to you;
• Improve, personalize, and maintain the content and functionality of the Site;
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you if you contact us;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations, including Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

3. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the Site.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate/Advertising Cookies: Track clicks on outbound casino links so affiliate partners can attribute referrals.

Opt-Out Options: You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features, including affiliate link functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party online casinos and affiliate partners. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any casino or third-party site before providing personal information. Gambling involves risk; please play responsibly and ensure online gambling is legal in your province or territory.

5. Your Rights

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

• Canada (PIPEDA): The right to access your personal information, request corrections, and withdraw consent to its collection, use, or disclosure, subject to legal limitations.
• European Union/United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR): The rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• United States (CCPA/CPRA): The right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination.

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

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are generally retained in aggregated or anonymized form. When personal information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

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: privacy@journeythroughlosscalgary.org

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.