Privacy Policy

HotSprings.ca is a Canadian-focused online casino information website that publishes reviews, comparisons, educational guides, and industry analysis related to online gambling in Canada.

Our website, https://hotsprings.ca/, helps users compare online casinos based on factors like payout speed, bonus fairness, payment methods, licensing, game selection, and province availability. We may include affiliate links to third-party casino operators, which means we may earn a commission when users visit partner websites through our content.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using our website.

What We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us through email or a contact form, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message

We only collect information you choose to provide.

Browsing & Device Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you visit HotSprings.ca, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type and operating system
• Approximate geographic location
• Pages visited
• Referral sources
• Time spent on pages
• Click activity and outbound link interactions

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

• Website analytics
• Performance monitoring
• Advertising measurement
• Affiliate link attribution
• Improving user experience

Some affiliate links may include tracking parameters or click IDs that help attribute commissions when users visit partner websites.

Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:

• Government ID numbers
• Financial account information
• Gambling account credentials
• Health information

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve content quality and user experience
• Analyze traffic and site performance
• Detect spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity
• Measure affiliate link performance
• Respond to user inquiries
• Monitor technical functionality and security

We do not require user accounts or subscriptions to access our content.

Cookies & Tracking

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information and improve functionality.

HotSprings.ca uses cookies and tracking tools for:

• Analytics and traffic reporting
• Affiliate attribution
• Advertising measurement
• Site optimization

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

If you wish to opt out of certain tracking or advertising technologies, you can contact us directly at:
[email protected]

Where technically feasible, we also recognize browser privacy signals and similar opt-out mechanisms.

Advertising, Analytics & Affiliate Relationships

We may work with:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Affiliate marketing platforms
• Hosting and performance services

When you click links to casino operators or partner websites, those third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Some outbound links may contain affiliate tracking identifiers. If you sign up or make a purchase through those links, HotSprings.ca may receive compensation at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partnerships do not determine our editorial opinions or rankings.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information for money.

We may share limited information with:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics and performance services
• Advertising and affiliate partners
• Security and fraud prevention providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

Some data sharing related to advertising or affiliate tracking may be considered “sharing” under certain privacy laws.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your province or country of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing the information we hold about you
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your data
• Objecting to certain data uses
• Requesting information about how your data is processed

To exercise privacy rights or make a privacy-related request, contact:
[email protected]

We may request reasonable verification before processing certain requests.

Data Retention & Security

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Typical retention periods include:

• Analytics data: up to 24 months
• Server and security logs: up to 12 months
• Contact form or email communications: as needed for support and recordkeeping

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including HTTPS encryption, limited access controls, and security monitoring.

No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

HotSprings.ca is intended for adults of legal gambling age in their province or territory. Our content is not directed toward minors.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the legal gambling age in Canada.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage users to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

HotSprings.ca
https://hotsprings.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Not Legal Advice

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.