Privacy Policy

1Introduction

CasinosOnlineAlberta.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the personal information of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.casinosonlinealberta.com.

This policy is prepared in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), SA 2003, c P-6.5, which is Alberta's private-sector privacy law, substantially similar to Canada's federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2Who We Are

CasinosOnlineAlberta.com is an independent affiliate website that provides reviews, news, and information about licensed online casino and sports betting operators in Alberta. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), or any licensed iGaming operator.

We earn affiliate commissions when users click through our links and register with licensed operators. This commercial activity means we are subject to Alberta PIPA with respect to personal information collected through this website.

Privacy Officer Contact:
Email: privacy@casinosonlinealberta.com
Website: www.casinosonlinealberta.com

3Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Messages or enquiries submitted through contact forms
• Feedback or comments submitted on our content

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address — used to determine approximate geographic location (province-level) for regulatory compliance purposes
• Browser type and version — for technical compatibility and analytics
• Pages visited and time spent — via analytics tools (see Section 5)
• Referring website — to understand how users find our site
• Device type — desktop, mobile, or tablet
• Affiliate click data — anonymised tracking of outbound clicks to licensed operators

3.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process financial information, payment details, gambling account credentials, or any sensitive personal information. We are not a gambling operator and do not process gambling transactions.

4How We Use Your Information

We collect and use personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, consistent with PIPA's reasonableness standard. These purposes include:

• Operating and improving the website and its content
• Responding to enquiries and communications from users
• Sending newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent, and you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Analysing website traffic and user behaviour to improve user experience
• Tracking affiliate referrals for the purpose of earning commissions from licensed operators
• Complying with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including AGLC advertising standards
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse of our services

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those identified above without first obtaining your consent, or as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

5Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. Under Alberta PIPA, we are required to inform you about cookie use and obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

In summary, we use the following categories of cookies:

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or by contacting us at privacy@casinosonlinealberta.com.

6Third Parties & Affiliate Disclosure

We share limited information with the following categories of third parties:

6.1 Analytics Providers

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is processed by Google LLC (USA) under Google's Privacy Policy. IP addresses are anonymised before transmission to Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.2 Affiliate Networks & Licensed Operators

When you click a link to a licensed iGaming operator on our website, we may pass anonymised click tracking data to affiliate tracking platforms. We do not share your name, email address, or any personally identifying information with operators or affiliate networks without your explicit consent.

Once you leave our website and visit a licensed operator's site, that operator's own privacy policy governs the collection and use of your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any operator you choose to register with.

6.3 Hosting & Infrastructure

Our website is hosted on servers located in Canada and/or the United States. Where data is transferred outside Alberta or Canada, we ensure appropriate contractual safeguards are in place consistent with PIPA requirements.

6.4 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information to law enforcement, regulators (including the AGLC or OIPC Alberta), or other governmental authorities where required by law or where we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or comply with a legal process.

7Data Retention

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

• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: up to 24 months after your enquiry is resolved
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default, anonymised)
• Affiliate click data: up to 36 months for commission auditing purposes
• Age verification records: session-only (not retained after session ends)

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely destroy, delete, or anonymise it.

8Your Rights Under Alberta PIPA

Under Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a valid request.
• Right to Correction: If you believe information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request a correction.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Right to Challenge Compliance: You may challenge our compliance with this Privacy Policy and PIPA by submitting a complaint.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@casinosonlinealberta.com.

9Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, restricted access controls, and regular security reviews.

In the event of a privacy breach that creates a real risk of significant harm to individuals, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta without unreasonable delay, as required by PIPA.

10Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the regulatory environment (including AGLC iGaming advertising standards). When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

11Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a qualified Canadian privacy lawyer for advice specific to your situation.