Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how violencegenderandhealth.ca ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and search queries.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behavior and Site performance
- Tracking affiliate conversions and commission attribution
- Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience
- Sending promotional communications (where you have opted in)
- Complying with legal obligations and fraud prevention
- Personalizing content and recommendations
3. Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior for performance analysis
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions to partner casinos
- Marketing Cookies: Enable retargeting and personalized advertising
Opt-Out Options: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics tracking through third-party opt-out mechanisms provided by analytics providers.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains affiliate links to online casinos and gambling platforms. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. When you click on affiliate links and visit partner sites, you are subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
5. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Right to Portability: You may request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to applicable legal obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@violencegenderandhealth.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.