Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how mckernanchurch.ca (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit our website. We are an affiliate website focused on online betting and casino reviews. We comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and we respect the rights of users in the EU/UK under GDPR and California under CCPA/CPRA where applicable.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal identifiers: name, email address (if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies and similar technologies: as described in Section 3.
- Usage data: clickstream data, interactions with affiliate links, and general website activity.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as financial account details for gambling) or information from minors under the legal gambling age in your province or territory.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use our website, measure traffic, and improve content and user experience.
- Affiliate tracking: to track clicks and referrals to third-party casino and betting operators, which may earn us a commission.
- Site improvement: to diagnose technical issues, enhance navigation, and personalize content.
- Communication: to respond to inquiries or send requested updates if you opt in.
Legal bases for processing where GDPR applies include consent, legitimate interests, and contract performance. For Canadian residents, we rely on consent and reasonable purposes under PIPEDA.
3. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic site functions, such as security and accessibility.
- Analytical/performance cookies: help us count visits and traffic sources (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional cookies: remember choices you make (e.g., cookie preferences).
- Advertising/affiliate cookies: track clicks on affiliate links and may be used by third-party advertisers to show relevant ads.
Opt-out options: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out or Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and affiliate tracking.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party online casinos, sportsbooks, and other affiliate partners. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Canada (PIPEDA and provincial laws): right to access, correct, withdraw consent, and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy regulator.
- European Union / United Kingdom (GDPR): right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, object, and withdraw consent at any time.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA for California residents): right to know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Affiliate tracking data may be retained for up to 24 months to reconcile commissions. Analytics data is generally retained for 26 months. After that, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mckernanchurch.ca
We will review and respond to all inquiries within 30 days, unless a shorter period is required by law.