At InteraCasino.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”). Our Site provides information on online casinos, gaming options, and related content targeted at users in Canada.
We operate in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Site.
Types of Information We Collect
We collect two main categories of information: non-personal information and personal information.
Non-Personal Information
This includes data that does not identify you personally and cannot be used to do so with reasonable effort. It may be gathered through your interactions with the Site, such as technical details transmitted by your device (e.g., browser type, operating system, device model, language settings, access time, and referring website domain). We also track usage patterns, like pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and browsing behavior, for analytics and to improve user experience.
We may aggregate or anonymize this data so it no longer identifies individuals. Such anonymized information is not subject to this Privacy Policy and may be used or shared without restriction for purposes like research, marketing, or business development.
Personal Information
This is data that identifies you or could reasonably do so, such as:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address) when you subscribe to newsletters, enter promotions or contests, or contact us via forms.
- Account-related information (e.g., username, password hash, preferences) if you create an account for features like favorites lists or personalized recommendations.
- Verification details (e.g., age, location) to ensure compliance with Canadian gaming regulations.
- Device and connection data (e.g., IP address, geolocation) for security and fraud prevention.
- Competition or promotion entries, including any photos, submissions, or prize-related details if you win.
We only collect personal information that is necessary and relevant, in line with PIPEDA’s limiting collection principle. If we combine personal and non-personal information, the result is treated as personal information while combined.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality, such as maintaining sessions and enabling core features. These are session-based and expire when you close your browser.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how you navigate the Site (e.g., most-visited pages, error occurrences) to improve performance. Data is aggregated and does not identify you.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) for a customized experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These may be set by third-party networks with our permission.
Third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo) may place cookies for analytics. We anonymize IP addresses where possible, especially for Canadian users. For more on behavioral advertising, visit youradchoices.ca.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings (e.g., block or delete them). However, disabling cookies may limit Site features. Learn more at allaboutcookies.org. By using the Site, you consent to cookie use unless you opt out.
We do not track users across third-party sites for advertising without consent, and we respect Do Not Track signals where applicable.
How We Use Your Information
We process your information only for identified purposes, as required by PIPEDA. Common uses include:
- Providing and improving Services (e.g., delivering content, facilitating contests, personalizing recommendations).
- Communicating with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, sending updates or newsletters with your consent).
- Marketing and promotions (e.g., targeted offers, but only with explicit consent; you can opt out anytime).
- Analytics and research (e.g., understanding user trends to enhance the Site).
- Security and compliance (e.g., detecting fraud, verifying age for gaming content).
- Legal obligations (e.g., responding to authorities or enforcing terms).
Legal bases under PIPEDA include your consent (e.g., for marketing), necessity for our legitimate interests (e.g., Site operation, without overriding your rights), or contractual requirements (e.g., for account management).
Non-personal information is used for aggregate analytics to refine Services without identifying individuals.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it in limited cases:
- With affiliates or group companies for internal operations.
- Service providers (e.g., analytics firms like Google, email platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- For contests or promotions (e.g., prize fulfillment partners).
- In business transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions) where the buyer assumes our privacy obligations.
- With authorities if required by law, or to prevent harm, fraud, or enforce rights.
All recipients must comply with PIPEDA-equivalent protections. We do not share data for third-party marketing without consent.
Third-Party Practices
Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., casino operators). This Privacy Policy does not apply to them; review their policies before sharing information. We are not responsible for third-party content or practices.
Embedded content (e.g., iframes for games) may set their own cookies. We cannot control this, but recommend checking provider policies.
Data Security and Transfers
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including encryption (e.g., SSL), access controls, and regular audits, per PIPEDA’s safeguards principle.
As a Canada-focused Site, most processing occurs in Canada. If we transfer data outside Canada (e.g., to U.S.-based providers), we ensure adequate protections via contracts or adequacy decisions.
If you suspect a breach, contact us immediately. We will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) as required.
Retention of Your Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law (e.g., tax records). For example:
- Account data: Until you request deletion or inactivity exceeds 2 years.
- Contest entries: Up to 1 year post-event.
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months.
Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have rights including:
- Access: Request details of your personal information we hold.
- Correction: Update inaccurate data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of processing (e.g., marketing) without affecting prior lawfulness.
- Deletion: Request erasure where no longer needed.
- Complaint: Challenge our compliance.
To exercise rights, email privacy@interacasino.com with identity verification. We respond within 30 days (extendable if complex). No fee unless requests are excessive.
Minors
Our Services are for users 19+ (or legal gambling age in your province). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, it will be deleted. Contact us if you believe a minor has provided information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. The latest version is posted here with the revision date. Material changes will be notified via email or Site notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
How to Contact Us
For questions or concerns, contact our Privacy Officer at:
contacts”@”interacasino.com
