Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

global-poker.ca ("we", "our", "this site") is an independent affiliate information guide about Global Poker Canada, operated by VGW Holdings Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit global-poker.ca, how we use it, and your rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian provincial privacy legislation.

We do not operate a real-money gambling platform. We do not collect payment card information, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of VGW Holdings or the Global Poker website/app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit global-poker.ca, our web server and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (which site sent you here)
• Date and time of visit

This data is collected in aggregate and used solely to improve site content and performance. We do not link this data to you personally.

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Affiliate tracking: When you click our partner links (e.g. to adminclick.org), a third-party affiliate cookie may be set to track referral commissions. This is governed by VGW Holdings' and Adminclick's cookie policies.
• Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools that do not store personally identifiable information.
• Preferences: Session cookies store your theme or language preferences, if applicable.

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. Note that some features of the site may not function correctly without cookies.

2.3 Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us via our Contact page or email, we collect the name and email address you provide, along with the content of your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To monitor and improve site performance and usability
• To attribute affiliate referrals for commission tracking
• To respond to inquiries sent through our Contact form
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal effects on you.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

global-poker.ca contains links to the Global Poker platform (VGW Holdings) via affiliate tracking links. When you follow these links, you leave our site and enter VGW Holdings' domain, which is governed by their own Privacy Policy available at globalpoker.com. We encourage you to read it before providing personal information to that platform.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site, including VGW Holdings, Google Analytics, or any other analytics or advertising provider we may use.

5. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 90 days and then automatically purged. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to resolve the relevant inquiry, then deleted. Affiliate tracking data is controlled by our affiliate network partners; refer to their policies for retention schedules.

6. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian resident, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time, subject to limitations
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) at priv.gc.ca

To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address listed on our Contact page.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server. We do not store sensitive personal data on our servers. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

global-poker.ca is intended exclusively for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

Privacy-related inquiries can be directed to us via our Contact page. For concerns about the Global Poker platform itself, contact VGW Holdings directly through globalpoker.com/support.