Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
StartupYork.ca ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the startupyork.ca website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all its content, functionality, and services (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing or using StartupYork.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to monitor your interactions with our Site.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, scroll depth, and time spent on pages.
- Affiliate Data: Tracking identifiers and referral information to monitor affiliate performance and commissions.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To analyze Site usage and improve user experience through analytics and performance tracking.
- To track affiliate referrals, monitor conversions, and manage affiliate commissions with casino partners.
- To maintain and optimize Site functionality and security.
- To send you promotional materials, updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content recommendations.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and basic operations.
- Analytics Cookies: Track Site usage patterns and user behavior to improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners and track conversions for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using third-party opt-out tools. However, disabling cookies may affect certain Site features and functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to casino websites, affiliate partners, and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to startupyork.ca. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
Casino operators and affiliate partners maintain their own independent privacy policies and data handling practices over which we have no control.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right of Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right of Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent to our collection and use of your personal data at any time.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing.
If you are a resident of the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR and UK GDPR provisions also apply. If you are a California resident, additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. Affiliate tracking data may be retained for up to 24 months to monitor conversions and manage commissions. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised "Last Updated" date.