Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how evergreencentre.ca ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We operate as an affiliate marketing website focused on Stake and related gambling services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- **Contact Information**: Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
- **Technical Information**: Your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other technical identifiers.
- **Cookie Data**: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3).
- **Usage Data**: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, click patterns, and general browsing behaviour.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- **Analytics**: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve overall user experience.
- **Affiliate Tracking**: To track clicks and conversions through affiliate links to partner casinos, including Stake.
- **Site Improvement**: To identify areas where our content or functionality can be enhanced.
- **Communications**: To respond to your inquiries or send you requested information.
- **Legal Compliance**: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
**Types of Cookies We Use:**
- **Essential Cookies**: Required for basic website functionality and security.
- **Analytics Cookies**: Help us understand visitor behaviour and site performance.
- **Affiliate Tracking Cookies**: Track clicks and conversions through our partner links.
- **Preference Cookies**: Remember your settings and preferences.
**Opt-Out Options:**
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of targeted advertising through your browser's privacy settings or by visiting industry opt-out platforms.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos such as Stake and other affiliate partners. We do not control the privacy practices of these external websites. When you click on a third-party link and leave evergreencentre.ca, you become subject to that website's privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of external websites.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- **GDPR (EU/UK Residents)**: Right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- **CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)**: Right to know what personal information is collected, right to delete, right to opt out of sale or sharing, right to correct, and right to limit use of sensitive personal information.
- **PIPEDA (Canadian Residents)**: Right to access your personal information, right to challenge accuracy and completeness, and right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 7. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Specifically:
- Contact information (name, email): Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
- Technical information (IP address, browser data): Retained for up to 24 months for security and analytics purposes.
- Cookie data: Varies by cookie type; most cookies expire within 12–24 months.
- Usage data: Retained for up to 24 months in aggregate form.
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@evergreencentre.ca
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries promptly.