Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how BestLineCA collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our free social casino platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use BestLineCA, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and age verification (18+ requirement)
- Contact Information: Name and email when you contact our support team
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Game preferences, virtual points earned, time spent on platform, and interaction patterns
Automatically Collected Information
- Log files and analytics data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Performance and technical data to improve our services
Important Note: BestLineCA is a free social casino platform. We never collect financial information, payment details, or any real-money transaction data because our platform operates entirely on virtual points with no real-world value.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Platform Operation: Provide access to games, maintain your account, and track virtual point balances
- Age Verification: Ensure all users are 18+ as required by Canadian law
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide assistance
- Platform Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and add new features
- Community Features: Enable social interactions, leaderboards, and achievement systems
- Security: Detect and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, and maintain platform security
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect legal rights
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Hosting and maintaining our platform
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Customer support services
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of BestLineCA, our users, or others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after account closure
- Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics
- Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for quality assurance and legal purposes
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by applicable law
5. Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and other applicable regulations, you have the following rights:
Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information we hold
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Correction and Updates
- Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Modify your account preferences and settings
Deletion
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Note: Some information may be retained for legal or security purposes
Consent Withdrawal
- Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:
Email: support@bestlineca.com
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0199
Mail: BestLineCA Privacy Officer
88 Bay St, Suite 2000
Toronto, ON M5J 0B6, Canada
6. Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view or modify your information
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments
- Employee Training: Our team receives regular privacy and security training
- Incident Response: We have procedures in place to address security incidents promptly
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
BestLineCA uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality and security
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction: BestLineCA is exclusively for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during any international transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
- Obtain consent for significant changes that affect how we use your information
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
BestLineCA Privacy Team
Email: support@bestlineca.com
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0199
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (ET)
Mailing Address:
BestLineCA Privacy Officer
88 Bay St, Suite 2000
Toronto, ON M5J 0B6
Canada
Last Updated: January 5, 2025
Effective Date: January 5, 2025