Last updated: February 26, 2026
Yonge Street Media ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website yongestreetmedia.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
- Personal Information: If you contact us through our website or by email, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide in your message.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other browsing activity. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including the device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To personalize your experience on our website
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our website, such as remembering your preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics, which processes data in accordance with Google's privacy policies.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences 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 the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casino and gambling platforms. These links are provided for informational purposes and, in some cases, as part of our affiliate partnerships. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information.
5. Affiliate Partnerships
Yonge Street Media participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links on our website and register or make a purchase at a third-party site, we may receive a commission. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate partner's privacy policy.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information we collect. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is not linked to individual identities.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Yonge Street Media
Email: contact@yongestreetmedia.ca