Privacy Policy

At SpinScout.ca ("SpinScout", "we", "our" or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how it may be used, when it may be shared, and what choices may be available to you.

This policy applies to your use of Spinscout.ca and its content, including casino reviews, bonus comparisons, informational guides and links to third-party websites. By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy, subject to applicable consent requirements and privacy laws.

1. Scope and Privacy Principles

SpinScout is an informational website focused on online casino reviews and comparisons for Canadian readers. We are not a casino operator and do not process gambling deposits, withdrawals or wagers on behalf of third-party casinos.

For the purposes of this policy, personal information means information about an identifiable individual, as defined by applicable privacy legislation. Anonymous or properly de-identified information that cannot reasonably be linked to an individual may be treated differently under applicable law.

We aim to collect only information that is reasonably necessary for our website operations, use it for appropriate purposes, and take reasonable steps to protect it.

2. Information We May Collect

The types of information collected depend on how you interact with SpinScout and which website features are available and enabled.

2.1 Technical and Device Information

When you visit our website, our servers or service providers may automatically process certain technical information, such as:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type, operating system and screen characteristics;
• Language and general location settings;
• Pages viewed, referring URLs and links followed;
• Dates, times and approximate duration of visits;
• Technical logs used for diagnostics, performance monitoring and security.

This information may help us understand how visitors use the website, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain website security and improve usability. Some technical information may qualify as personal information under applicable law.

2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, where available, we may collect the information you choose to provide. This may include your name, email address, the contents of your message and any information you include in an enquiry or correction request.

We use this information to respond to enquiries, review reported errors, address feedback and maintain appropriate records of communications.

Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Depending on the tools and integrations used on our website, we may receive limited information from service providers, analytics platforms or affiliate partners. This may include aggregated traffic statistics, referral information, technical event data or reports about visits originating from links on SpinScout.

We do not operate the third-party casino websites linked from our content. Any personal information you provide directly to those operators is subject to their own privacy policies and practices.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected through SpinScout may be used for the following purposes, where applicable and permitted by law:

• To operate, maintain and display our website and its content;
• To understand website traffic and improve navigation, usability and performance;
• To identify, prevent and investigate technical problems, fraud, abuse and security incidents;
• To respond to questions, feedback and requests submitted by visitors;
• To measure the performance of casino reviews, comparison pages and outbound links;
• To understand which informational resources are useful to our audience;
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests;
• To manage our business relationships with relevant service providers and affiliate partners.

We will not use personal information for a materially different purpose unless permitted or required by applicable law, or where any necessary consent has been obtained.

4. Legal Basis and Consent

The legal basis for processing personal information depends on the circumstances and the privacy laws that apply to the relevant activity.

Where required, we will seek consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal information for a particular purpose. In other circumstances, processing may be permitted because it is necessary to provide a requested service, maintain website security, comply with legal requirements or pursue a legitimate purpose that is consistent with applicable law.

Where consent is the basis for processing, you may withdraw it subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

SpinScout may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage or similar technologies, depending on the features and services enabled on the website.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember settings, understand visitor activity or measure the performance of particular features.

5.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential cookies: These may support basic website functions, security and reliable page delivery.
• Analytics cookies: If enabled, these may help us understand visitor behaviour, traffic sources and website performance.
• Preference cookies: These may remember settings or choices to provide a more consistent browsing experience.
• Affiliate and measurement technologies: Where used, these may help attribute referrals to third-party websites and measure the performance of affiliate links.
• Advertising technologies: If advertising services are implemented, they may use technologies to measure campaigns or deliver relevant advertising, subject to applicable consent requirements.

Not every category listed above is necessarily active on SpinScout at all times. The technologies in use depend on our website configuration and service providers.

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some browsers also allow you to block specific categories of cookies or restrict third-party storage.

Blocking essential cookies may affect certain website functions. Where required by law, we will provide appropriate consent mechanisms for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.

If a cookie preference tool is available on SpinScout, you can use it to review and adjust your choices.

6. Analytics and Website Performance

We may use first-party analytics or third-party measurement services to understand how visitors interact with SpinScout. Depending on the services enabled, these tools may process information such as page views, referral sources, device information, approximate geographic data and interaction events.

Analytics information may be used to identify popular pages, improve content structure, detect technical errors and evaluate the effectiveness of website changes.

Where third-party analytics providers are used, their processing of information may also be governed by their own privacy documentation and contractual arrangements with us.

We will provide additional information about specific analytics providers where appropriate and where required by applicable law. We do not represent that any particular analytics service is in use unless that implementation has been verified.

7. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites

SpinScout may contain affiliate links to online casinos and other third-party websites. If you follow one of these links, the destination website may use cookies, referral identifiers or other tracking technologies to determine that you arrived from SpinScout.

Where an affiliate partnership is in place, we may receive a commission if a visitor completes a qualifying action on the partner's website. Depending on the partnership, limited referral or conversion information may be shared with us or made available through affiliate reporting systems.

Affiliate tracking is intended to measure referrals and support our website operations. Any tracking that requires consent will be subject to the applicable consent requirements.

Once you leave SpinScout, the privacy practices of the destination website apply to your interactions with that website. We do not control the collection, storage or use of information by third-party casino operators, payment providers or other external services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party website before providing personal information, creating an account or making a transaction.

8. When We May Share Information

We do not intend to sell personal information as part of our ordinary website operations. We may disclose limited information in the following circumstances, where applicable and permitted by law:

• Service providers: Providers that support website hosting, technical maintenance, security, analytics, communications or other operational functions.
• Affiliate partners: Relevant referral or performance information needed to measure qualifying activity generated through affiliate links.
• Professional advisers: Legal, accounting or other advisers where disclosure is reasonably necessary for professional services.
• Legal requirements: Authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by law, a valid legal process or an enforceable order.
• Security and legal protection: Where reasonably necessary to investigate suspected fraud, protect rights, enforce applicable terms or address a security incident.
• Business transactions: Relevant information in connection with a proposed or completed merger, restructuring, financing or sale of all or part of the business, subject to applicable privacy requirements.

Where appropriate, we seek to ensure that service providers handle information only for authorized purposes and apply suitable safeguards.

9. International Processing and Data Transfers

Some website service providers or affiliate partners may process or store information outside the Canadian province or territory in which you reside, including in other countries.

When information is processed in another jurisdiction, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to authorities under applicable legal procedures.

Where required, we will use appropriate contractual, organizational or other safeguards for cross-border processing and provide any disclosures required by applicable law.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may depend on the type of information, the reason it was collected, security and operational requirements, the resolution of enquiries and any applicable legal obligations.

Technical logs may be retained for a limited period to support security, troubleshooting and performance monitoring. Correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to respond to an enquiry and maintain appropriate business records.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it, securely dispose of it or de-identify it, subject to applicable legal requirements and technical limitations.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

Depending on the nature of the information and the risks involved, these measures may include access restrictions, secure hosting arrangements, software updates, system monitoring and appropriate safeguards for communications and data storage.

No website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Although we work to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security in every circumstance.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your province or territory, the nature of the information and the applicable privacy legislation, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.

These rights may include:

• Access: Request information about whether we hold personal information about you and, where applicable, obtain access to it.
• Correction: Request corrections to personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing activities where consent is the applicable legal basis, subject to legal limitations.
• Deletion: Request deletion of personal information where applicable law provides that right or where the information is no longer required.
• Complaints: Raise concerns about how your information is handled and, where appropriate, contact the relevant privacy regulator.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to exceptions under applicable law. The specific rights available to you depend on your circumstances and location.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the contact details published on Spinscout.ca. Please describe your request clearly so that we can understand and assess it. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

We will review and respond to requests within the time limits required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right available to you under the law.

13. Canadian Privacy Laws

SpinScout aims to handle personal information in a manner consistent with applicable Canadian privacy requirements. Depending on the circumstances, these may include the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), applicable provincial privacy legislation and other relevant legal requirements.

Privacy rules may differ between provinces and territories. The legislation that applies can depend on where a visitor resides, the nature of the information and the activities involved.

This policy is intended to explain our general privacy practices and does not replace any rights or obligations established by applicable law.

14. Children's Privacy

SpinScout provides informational content relating to online gambling, casino reviews and promotional offers. Our content is not intended for children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through our website. Where applicable, access to gambling-related services is subject to the minimum legal age and other eligibility requirements established by the relevant jurisdiction.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us. We will review the circumstances and take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.

15. External Links and Embedded Content

Our website may link to external websites or include third-party features. These services may collect technical information, use cookies or process information according to their own policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures or content of external websites that we do not operate. A link to a third-party website does not mean that we control or endorse all of its privacy practices.

Before interacting with an external service, please review its privacy policy and consider what information you choose to provide.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, service providers, business practices or legal requirements.

When changes are made, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date where appropriate. If a change requires additional notice or consent under applicable law, we will take the steps required by that law.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how personal information may be handled.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to make a privacy request or have concerns about how information is handled, please contact SpinScout through the contact details or contact form published on Spinscout.ca.

Please include enough information for us to understand your enquiry, but do not send passwords, payment card details or other sensitive information unless specifically necessary and requested through an appropriate secure channel.

18. Important Notice

This Privacy Policy describes the general principles governing the handling of information through SpinScout.ca. The actual information collected and the technologies used depend on the website features and third-party services that are active at the relevant time.

Before publishing this policy, SpinScout should verify that the described practices match its actual website configuration, service providers, cookie behaviour, affiliate arrangements and data retention procedures.