Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Awarding.ca ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at awarding.ca (the "Site"), including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using awarding.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or completing forms on the Site.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited on our Site.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including click-through behavior, time spent on pages, and links followed.
- Device Information: Device type, device ID, and mobile network information.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
- To send you promotional content, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent);
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from online casino partners;
- To conduct analytics and measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service;
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unlawful activity;
- To personalize your experience on the Site;
- To respond to your inquiries and requests.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., security, site stability).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site through services like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to our casino partners and measure affiliate performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns across the web.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
Opt-Out Options: Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that refusing cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners (such as Spin Casino). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information or engaging in transactions.
When you click on links to these third-party websites, they may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We have no control over how these third parties use your information. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Canadian Residents (PIPEDA): Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw consent for certain data processing activities.
California Residents (CCPA): California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information, as well as the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
European/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR): You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally:
- Affiliate tracking data and cookies are retained for up to 24 months;
- Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe;
- Contact inquiries are retained for up to 12 months;
- Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' retention policies (typically 14-26 months).
If you request deletion of your personal information, we will remove it within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: awarding.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.