Last Updated: December 2024
At Viva Media.Ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our casino review website at viva-media.ca. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on site, browser type, and general geographic location
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and track affiliate referrals
- Form Submissions: When you contact us through our contact forms, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide
- Technical Information: We automatically collect IP addresses, device information, and browsing patterns for security and optimization purposes
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Track affiliate referrals to gambling sites we review
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations under Canadian privacy laws
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: Provides website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Affiliate Networks: Track referrals to casino operators for commission purposes
- Hosting Providers: Store website data and ensure reliable service delivery
These partners are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection standards.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies to understand user behavior, and affiliate tracking cookies to monitor referrals. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of non-essential data collection
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- File complaints with privacy regulators
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months, while contact form submissions are kept for up to 3 years unless deletion is requested. We regularly review and delete outdated information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days as required by Canadian privacy legislation.