This Privacy Policy explains how this independent OLG information website collects, uses, and protects visitor information. By accessing this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
To operate, maintain, improve, and analyse this website, we may collect limited information including:
- Website analytics — information such as pages visited, browser type, device information, approximate location, referral sources, and general visitor activity data.
- Cookies and similar technologies — used to improve website functionality, analyse performance, remember preferences, and support affiliate tracking systems.
- Information you provide voluntarily — if you contact us through email or other communication channels, we may collect details such as your name, email address, and the information included in your message.
We do not collect, access, or store OLG account credentials, payment details, lottery purchase records, gaming balances, transaction history, identity verification documents, or sensitive information managed directly by OLG.
2. How We Use Information
- Improve website performance, functionality, and user experience.
- Create useful and accurate informational content about OLG services.
- Understand visitor behaviour and website engagement patterns.
- Monitor affiliate referral activity and website performance.
- Respond to visitor questions, feedback, or requests.
- Detect and prevent security issues, misuse, or unauthorized activities.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through this website with third parties.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, remember preferences, and support affiliate measurement. Visitors can manage or disable cookies through browser settings, although some website features may not work as intended.
4. Third-Party Websites
This website may include links to external websites, including OLG and other third-party platforms. Some links may be affiliate links. Once you leave this website, the privacy policies, security practices, and terms of the external website will apply. We recommend reviewing third-party privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links displayed on this website may be affiliate links. If a visitor completes a qualifying action after accessing a third-party website through these links, we may receive compensation.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial standards, content quality, or commitment to providing transparent and helpful information.
6. Data Retention
We retain collected information only for the time necessary to operate this website, analyse performance, manage communications, comply with applicable legal requirements, and maintain affiliate reporting records. Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Privacy Rights
- You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- You may request information about personal data we may hold, where applicable.
- You may request corrections, updates, or deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
- Additional privacy rights may apply depending on your location and applicable privacy regulations.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adult users only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals who do not meet the applicable age requirements for lottery and gaming-related activities.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website operations, technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how visitor information is handled, you may contact us by email at privacy@olg-ca.ca.