Introduction
At Stake Ontario, users get information about Stake.ca, including special offers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal data when you use our website. It is specific to the processing of information on StakeOntario.com and does not apply to any other platform.
Data Controller
When you use StakeOntario, you may provide various data. Not all of this data is personal. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and methods of processing your data. We comply with the EU Data Protection Law, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and this Privacy Policy.
Types of Data
We process personal data to maintain and improve our services. Below are the types of data we may collect and process:
Identification Data
We process Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as your username, email, and potentially your government-issued ID for account verification and communication purposes.
Electronic Identification Data
We process your device’s IP address, browser type, and operating system to ensure smooth communication between your device and our server. We may also use this data for geolocation purposes to customize our services.
Financial Data
If you win a cash prize, we may process your PayPal or Skrill account details to transfer the prize money to you.
Images
You can upload a profile picture or avatar, which we store for personalization of your account.
Habits and Interests
We process data related to your tips, preferences, and interests to enhance your experience and ensure transparency and fairness in our competitions.
Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. We only retain your data for as long as necessary and in accordance with legal obligations.
Your Rights
You have several rights concerning your personal data:
Right of Access
You can request confirmation of whether we are processing your data and access to your data at any time.
Right to Deletion
You can request the deletion of your data or your entire profile. We may retain depersonalized tips that are part of our intellectual property.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions, such as when the accuracy of the data is disputed.
Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your data, including profiling, under specific circumstances. If you object, we will stop processing your data unless we can demonstrate a legitimate ground for processing.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your personal data in a machine-readable format and ask for it to be transferred to another service provider if feasible.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent to receive newsletters or notifications at any time without affecting the legality of prior data processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Data Retention
We retain your data in our system even after you delete your account, though your profile data will no longer be publicly visible. Contact us directly if you want your data completely removed from our system.
Data Sharing
We may share your data with third parties, including members of the Better Collective Group, service providers involved in website maintenance, and public authorities if required by law. We ensure that any third party follows stringent data protection standards.
Data Transfer
We may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) if necessary for service provision. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as compliance with the GDPR and the use of standard contractual clauses.
Policy Modifications
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes that affect your rights will be communicated to you. Minor changes that do not impact your rights, such as grammatical corrections, will not require prior notice.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at support@stakeontario.com.