Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Startup York ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the startupyork.ca website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in various ways, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, scroll depth, time spent on pages, and referring sources.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to casino referrals and affiliate commissions.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding user behavior to improve our Website.
- Tracking affiliate links and calculating commissions from casino partners.
- Improving Website functionality, design, and content.
- Sending you promotional emails, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud and security issues.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to casino partners for commission purposes.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impair Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to casino websites and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We do not control their privacy policies, and your use of linked websites is governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal information.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
- Right to opt-out of promotional communications.
- Right to lodge a complaint with privacy regulators.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship and a reasonable period thereafter for commission reconciliation. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@startupyork.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026