Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Website: stepitupontario.ca
stepitupontario.ca ("we", "us", "our") is an affiliate website providing information about Mastercard casinos in Ontario and Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — such as your name and email address, if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter.
- IP address — collected automatically when you visit our site.
- Cookies and similar technologies — used to remember preferences and track affiliate referrals.
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools.
- Track affiliate referrals so we may receive commissions from partner casinos.
- Improve site content, functionality, and user experience.
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested communications.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies — record when you click through to a partner casino.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings, using our cookie consent banner (where available), or visiting opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party online casinos and affiliate partners. When you click these links and visit their websites, you are subject to their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino you visit before providing personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Canada (PIPEDA): The right to access your personal information, request corrections, and withdraw consent to its collection or use, subject to legal limitations.
- EU/UK (GDPR): The rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): The right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Usage and analytics data is generally retained in aggregated or anonymized form. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@stepitupontario.ca
Website: stepitupontario.ca
Please note: This website is intended for adults of legal gambling age (19+ in Ontario; 18+ or 19+ elsewhere in Canada depending on the province). Please gamble responsibly.