Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

Overview

SlotmaskineFest ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website. We comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

We may collect the following when you interact with our site:

  • Contact form submissions: Name, email address, message content when you contact us
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our editorial digest. This is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and is not transmitted to a third-party service unless you are notified otherwise.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, our web server may collect:

  • IP address (anonymized where technically possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time of visit
  • Referring URL

We use this information solely for the purpose of understanding how our site is used and improving its performance. We do not use it for advertising or profiling purposes.

Cookies

We use essential cookies only. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your contact form inquiries
  • To improve website functionality and content
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

Contact form data is retained only as long as necessary to process your inquiry. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and operational purposes.

Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial law, you have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Third-Party Services

We do not embed third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or commercial analytics services that would allow third parties to build profiles of your browsing behaviour.

Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights: Contact form — select "Privacy."

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca