Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Heather Lawson ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website heatherlawson.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information to us (e.g., name, email address, contact details) through forms or newsletter sign-ups.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is automatically collected when you access the Site.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and track user interactions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and browsing patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand Site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links and commissions for casino and gambling partners.
- Site Improvement: To enhance content, functionality, and user experience.
- Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements in Canada.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to partner casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party operators may collect, use, and share your data according to their own privacy policies, which are independent of ours.
Your Rights
As a resident of Canada, you have certain privacy rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of cookies and tracking through browser settings or our opt-out mechanisms.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Personal information: Retained for up to 2 years after your last interaction with the Site.
- Analytical and cookie data: Retained in accordance with service provider policies (typically 12-24 months).
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for commission settlement and accounting purposes (typically 7 years for tax compliance).
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@heatherlawson.ca
Website: heatherlawson.ca
Jurisdiction: Canada
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days in compliance with Canadian privacy legislation.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.