Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Edmonton Restaurant Guide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the edmontonrestaurantguide.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly in relation to our Interac casino affiliate content.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email address) through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to recognize you and track your interactions with our site
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, and other browsing behavior
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information collected through affiliate links to casino partners, including referral source and conversion activity
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and traffic analysis to understand visitor behavior
- Affiliate tracking and commission management
- Site improvement and optimization
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending promotional emails (with your consent)
- Detecting and preventing fraud or illegal activity
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site performance (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions from casino partner links
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting
Opt-Out Options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of analytics tracking using tools like Google Analytics' opt-out browser extension. However, disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to online casinos and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. When you click on casino links and leave our site, you are subject to their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms before providing any personal information. We do not control how these partners collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Canadian Residents: Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for processing
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:
- Contact information: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Affiliate tracking data: Up to 24 months
- Analytics data: In accordance with Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
- Cookies: Based on cookie type (session cookies deleted after browser closure; persistent cookies stored per cookie settings)
We may retain data longer if required by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@edmontonrestaurantguide.com
Website: edmontonrestaurantguide.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.