Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Childcareequity.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, including all related pages, subdomains, and mobile versions (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using childcareequity.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may 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 postal code when you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data, referral sources, and interactions with our content.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and pixel tags as described in our Cookie Policy.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Referral identifiers, conversion data, and click-through information related to casino and gaming affiliate links.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct affiliate marketing analytics and track conversions from referral links to casino and gaming platforms.
- To improve and optimize the Site's functionality, layout, and user experience.
- To analyze user behavior and preferences to enhance content relevance.
- To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
- To monitor and enforce compliance with our Terms of Service and other agreements.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions from casino and gaming links.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertising and promotional content.
Opt-Out Options: Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to casino, gaming platforms, and other third-party websites that are affiliates or partners of the Company. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
When you click on affiliate links to casinos or gaming platforms, you are leaving our Site, and the linked website's privacy policy will govern the collection and use of your information.
Your Rights
Canadian Privacy Rights: Under Canadian federal and provincial privacy legislation (including PIPEDA in federal jurisdiction and provincial private sector privacy laws), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent to our processing of your information.
- Opt out of direct marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant privacy authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Affiliate tracking data and analytics information may be retained longer for business and legal compliance purposes.
If you wish to request deletion of your data, please contact us, and we will comply within applicable legal timeframes.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026