Privacy Policy
This policy describes how Canada Globe Journal collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our site. It is intended for users in Canada and is consistent with the PIPEDA and the Canadian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Who Is Responsible?
Canada Globe Journal is responsible for the personal data processed in connection with this site. For enquiries, use the contact details on our Contacts page.
2. What We Do
Canada Globe Journal publishes informational content only on Canadian online casinos, payment methods such as Interac e-Transfer and Interac, and real-money gaming. We do not operate gambling services, do not accept bets, and do not offer gaming products.
3. What Data We Collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may process:
- Server and access logs: IP address, date and time of access, pages visited, amount of data transferred, browser type and version, operating system. This data is generated automatically when you visit the site.
- Contact data: Information you provide when you contact us (e.g. name, email address, message content).
- Cookie and usage data: Information collected via cookies or similar technologies for technical operation or anonymous analysis. See our Cookie Policy for details.
4. Why We Process Data
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis:
- Legitimate interest: To operate the site securely and technically (e.g. server logs, protection against abuse).
- Contract or pre-contract: When you contact us and we respond to your enquiry.
- Consent: For optional cookies or similar technologies, where not strictly necessary.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies for technical operation, preference storage, or anonymous usage analysis. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. Optional cookies are used only with your consent where a consent mechanism is in place.
For more detail on cookie types, purposes, and retention, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Who Receives Your Data
We use technical service providers (e.g. hosting) to operate this site. They may have access to personal data only to the extent necessary and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your privacy.
7. Overseas Transfers
If we use providers located outside Canada, we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection, such as adequacy assessments or contractual safeguards that meet the requirements of the Privacy Act.
8. How Long We Keep Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Server logs are typically deleted or anonymised after a short period, unless needed for security or legal purposes.
9. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
10. Complaints
You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Canadian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe our processing breaches the Privacy Act. (priv.gc.ca)
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. No transmission over the internet can be guaranteed fully secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The version published on this page is the one in effect.
Last updated: 2026. This policy provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
