Information We Collect
DCANews collects only the minimum data necessary to operate our website effectively. We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us (for example, via a contact form or email enquiry).
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit DCANews, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect certain technical data including: IP address (anonymised), browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, and general geographic location (country/city level). This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or financial information unless you explicitly provide it to us.
How We Use Information
The data we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- To improve the performance, structure, and content of DCANews
- To analyse traffic patterns and understand how visitors use our website
- To serve relevant content and ensure our reviews remain useful to Canadian players
- To diagnose technical issues and ensure website security
- To comply with legal obligations where applicable
We do not sell, rent, or trade any data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
DCANews uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to understand how our website is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Cookie Usage
We use a combination of analytics cookies (to measure traffic), functional cookies (to remember your preferences), and affiliate tracking cookies (to attribute referrals for commission purposes). For full details of every cookie we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain aspects of your experience on this website.
Third-Party Services
DCANews uses the following third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic measurement and audience analysis. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy
- Affiliate Networks: We participate in affiliate programmes operated by casino operators and affiliate networks. These services use tracking cookies to attribute referrals. Each operator's privacy policy governs their data practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services independently.
Data Retention
Retention Periods
Anonymised analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained for a maximum of 26 months, in line with Google's default retention settings. We do not store any personally identifiable information beyond the duration required to respond to your enquiry (typically 12 months for correspondence records).
If you contact us via email, your correspondence may be retained for up to 24 months for customer service and legal compliance purposes, after which it is securely deleted.
Your Rights
As a Canadian resident, you have the following rights under PIPEDA regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Deletion: Request that we delete personal data we hold about you (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Opt Out: Opt out of analytics tracking by enabling Do Not Track in your browser or using a browser extension such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
DCANews is an online casino review website intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store any personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
Minors Not Permitted
If you are under 18, you must not use this website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
DCANews may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. 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. Your continued use of DCANews following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Privacy Enquiries
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our privacy team at: [email protected]