Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how The Pickering Handyman ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website at thepickeringhandyland.ca (the "Site"), including all related pages, subdomains, and associated services, particularly our betting and gambling affiliate content.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or create accounts, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and postal code.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and the pages you visit on our Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior and preferences.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including links clicked, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
- Location Data: We may collect general location information based on IP address to ensure compliance with Canadian gambling regulations and provincial restrictions.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns to improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals, clicks, and conversions to partner casinos and gambling operators, and to calculate commissions and payouts.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, content, and services based on user feedback and behavior.
- Marketing: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about new betting offers and casino affiliates (with your consent where required).
- Compliance: To comply with Canadian federal and provincial gambling regulations, including age verification and responsible gambling requirements.
- Legal Obligations: To respond to legal requests, enforce our terms and conditions, and protect our rights and the rights of our users.
3. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and to remember your preferences.
- Analytical Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and similar services to track user behavior and Site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Placed by partner casinos and gambling operators to track referrals and conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing across the web.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can refuse cookies or receive an alert when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality. To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party casinos, sportsbooks, and gambling operators. These third parties have their own privacy policies, terms of service, and data collection practices that are independent of ours. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites or services.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or gambling affiliate before providing personal information or engaging in any transactions. Your use of third-party sites is solely at your own risk and discretion.
5. Your Rights
As a resident of Canada, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right of Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
- Right of Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right of Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable electronic format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process information, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
- Right to Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for at least 7 years to comply with Canadian tax and gambling regulations.
- Analytical and usage data is retained for up to 24 months for performance and improvement purposes.
- Marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.
We will securely delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer required, unless we are legally obligated to retain it.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: thepickeringhandyman.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with your provincial privacy commissioner.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this Site and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.