Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
icebowl2018.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates a website providing reviews and rankings of the top 10 betting sites in Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using icebowl2018.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Your name and email address, but only when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and approximate geographic location.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click activity, and other analytics data collected automatically.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered through cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy below.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analytics: Monitor and analyze website traffic, user behavior, and performance to improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: Attribute clicks and referrals to third-party casino and betting operators. When you click an affiliate link, tracking parameters may be passed to the operator so we can receive referral compensation.
- Site Improvement: Maintain, optimize, and develop our content, rankings, and site functionality.
- Communication: Respond to inquiries or send newsletters where you have consented to receive them.
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on icebowl2018.com:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation and security of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/Marketing Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino and betting operators and measure the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships.
Opt-Out Options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
Third-Party Links
icebowl2018.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners. These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and data practices. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any operator you visit before providing personal information. Please also be aware of and comply with the gambling laws applicable in your province or territory, and note that you must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction to use third-party gambling services.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Canada (PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws): You have the right to access your personal information, request corrections, withdraw consent to collection or use, and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
- European Union/United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, as well as the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA and other state laws): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact information (name, email) is retained until you request deletion or withdraw consent. Analytics and usage data are generally retained in aggregated or anonymized form for up to 26 months. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.