GoSloPlay Digital Media Inc. (“GoSloPlay,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gosloto.co (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that applies to our Website and services.
By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Contact Forms and Email Communications: When you contact us through forms on our Website or via email, we collect information you provide such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate regarding content topics.
Account Registration: If you create an account on our Website (for commenting, saving preferences, or accessing member features), we collect registration information including username, email address, and password.
Survey and Feedback Responses: When you participate in surveys or provide feedback, we collect the information you submit.
Information Collected Automatically
Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and access times.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our Website. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for details.
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Website, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Analytics Data: We collect aggregated data about Website traffic, user behavior, and demographics through analytics services.
Information from Third Parties
Affiliate Networks: When you click on affiliate links and interact with third-party casino operators, we may receive information from affiliate networks about your activities, though this information is typically anonymized or aggregated.
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media accounts or share our content, we may receive information from social media platforms in accordance with their privacy policies.
Publicly Available Information: We may collect publicly available information relevant to casino reviews and industry developments.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Website Operation and Improvement:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our Website and services
- Customizing content and user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends
- Troubleshooting technical issues
Communications:
- Responding to inquiries and support requests
- Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Providing information about changes to our policies or services
- Sending administrative messages and notifications
Marketing and Advertising:
- Displaying relevant advertisements and promotional content
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Conducting market research
Legal and Security Purposes:
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
- Enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements
- Resolving disputes and investigating complaints
Affiliate Marketing Operations:
- Tracking affiliate link clicks and conversions
- Managing relationships with casino operators and affiliate networks
- Calculating and processing affiliate commissions
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality including navigation, security features, and access to secure areas.
Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our Website, including pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. We use services such as Google Analytics.
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These may be set by third-party advertising networks.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to enhance user experience on return visits.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks on affiliate links to casino operators for attribution and commission purposes.
Cookie Management
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality of certain Website features.
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Browser settings and extensions designed to block tracking
Third-Party Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze Website usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing patterns. Google’s use of this data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Affiliate Networks and Casino Operators: When you click affiliate links, limited information (typically anonymized or aggregated) may be shared with affiliate networks and casino operators for tracking and attribution purposes.
Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Web hosting and server management
- Email delivery services
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Customer support platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to use information only for specified purposes and to protect data security.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to governmental requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of users or the public
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to successor entities or third parties.
Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
With Your Consent: We may share information for purposes not described in this Privacy Policy with your explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose for collection:
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 3 years
- Email communications: Retained for up to 5 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Log files: Retained for up to 12 months
When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure and regular security updates
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability: You may request access to personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You may request deletion of personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Objection and Restriction: You may object to certain processing activities or request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time (though this does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal).
Opt-Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in messages or by contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Canadian Privacy Rights
Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. You may file complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their province of residence (18 or 19 years, depending on province). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe a minor has provided information to us, please contact [email protected].
International Data Transfers
Our Website is operated from Canada. If you access our Website from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators, payment processors, and other services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Clicking on affiliate links to casino operators will direct you to external websites operated independently. Your interactions with these sites are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Continued use of our Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
For significant changes affecting how we use personal information, we may provide additional notice through email (if we have your email address) or prominent notice on our Website.