Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Cost of Living Canada ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website costoflivingcanada.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any related features, content, and services offered thereon (collectively, the "Site").
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 costoflivingcanada.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us or sign up for newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to understand your geographic location and device information.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and track affiliate referrals.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Site performance, user behavior, and traffic patterns using analytics tools.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to casino partners and process affiliate commissions accurately.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, user experience, and content quality.
- Marketing Communications: To send promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity and security issues.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to track user activity and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and attribute conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content and advertisements.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics tracking through industry tools and browser extensions.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
When you click on casino referral links, you are leaving our Site and entering the casino operator's website. Your interactions with these partners are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service, not this Policy.
Your Rights
As a user in Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Right to Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
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 by applicable law. Specifically:
- Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.
- Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate tracking cookies are retained in accordance with industry standards, typically 30-90 days.
- Marketing list information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:
Cost of Living Canada
Email: [email protected]
Website: costoflivingcanada.ca
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 business days.
Note: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the revised policy on our Site. Your continued use of the Site following modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.