Privacy Policy

Introduction and General Information

This Privacy Policy describes how BetWarts (hereinafter "we", "us", or "the website") collects, processes, stores, and protects the personal data of users (hereinafter "user", "you") during their visit and use of the website betwarts.co.

We are fully committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the processing of personal data. The operation of the website is governed by strict data protection standards, including principles aligned with modern privacy regulations such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian provincial standards.

By accessing, browsing, or registering on the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you must immediately discontinue the use of our services.

Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller for the data collected via betwarts.co is the managing company of the website.

For any issue concerning the protection of your data, the exercise of your rights, or questions regarding this policy, you can contact us directly via email at the following address:

Email: [email protected].

Legal Basis and Processing Principles

The processing of your personal data by BetWarts is based on the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.

The legal bases under which we process your data include:

Consent: When you have given explicit and voluntary consent for one or more specific purposes (e.g, receiving promotional material or personalization cookies).
Contract Performance: When processing is necessary for the provision of our services to you or for the completion of registration and account management procedures.
Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, website security, and fraud prevention, provided your fundamental rights do not override these interests.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal provisions governing the gaming industry and digital platforms in Canada.

Categories of Data We Collect

During your interaction with our website, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

4.1. Data Provided by You

Contact Information: First name, last name, and email address when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.
Account Information: Username, password, and account preferences.
Identification Documents: In cases of age verification, identity checks, or compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, copies of a government-issued ID, passport, or proof of address may be requested.

4.2. Data Collected Automatically

Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone, device type, operating system, and platform.
Browsing Data: Information regarding your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, links followed, and onsite searches.

Purposes of Data Processing

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Provision and Management of Services: To ensure the proper functioning of betwarts.co, manage your account, and provide access to offered features.
Communication and Support: To respond to your requests, complaints, or questions via [email protected].
Improvement and Analytics: To analyze user behavior, improve the structure, content, and browsing experience of the website.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address illegal activities, malicious attacks, or violations of terms of use.
Regulatory Compliance: To adhere to legal obligations applicable to online platforms in Canada.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website betwarts.co uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish visitors, improve the user experience, and tailor content to your preferences.

6.1. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Strictly critical for the website's operation, enabling basic navigation and security.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the website, helping us measure and improve performance.
Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices (such as language or region) to provide personalized features.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests (upon receiving relevant consent).

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, keeping in mind that certain website features may not function properly without them.

Data Transfer and Sharing

BetWarts does not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. However, we may share your data with the following categories of recipients under strict confidentiality and security conditions:

Service Providers: Third-party companies providing technical support, hosting, data analytics, and customer service.
Regulatory and Judicial Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal interests in legal proceedings.
Financial Institutions and Payment Providers: For processing transactions and verifying payments in accordance with international security standards.

When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented as required by applicable data protection frameworks.

Data Security

We implement all necessary technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

These measures include:

Use of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology for secure data transmission.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems.
Restricting access to personal data exclusively to authorized personnel and partners bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or tax requirements.

Account data is retained for as long as your account remains active and as required thereafter by applicable legal frameworks.
Communication and customer support data is typically retained for up to five (5) years from the completion of the relevant communication, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable laws.

Your Data Protection Rights

As a data subject, you possess several rights regarding your personal data, which you can exercise at any time by contacting us at [email protected]:

Right of Access: You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy thereof.
Right of Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete details.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: When processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Regulatory Authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy commissioner.

Responsible Gambling and Support in Canada

BetWarts actively supports the principles of responsible gambling and adheres to rules related to player protection. Additional age and identity verification procedures as well as self-exclusion measures may apply.

For issues concerning gambling addiction and psychological support for players and their families within Canada, users can contact the following official support services and helplines:

Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) / Provincial support lines (e.g, ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600, or PlaySmart).
National and local provincial responsible gambling support resources available across Canada.

Updates and Modifications to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legislation, new technologies, or modifications to our services.

Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting the revised version on betwarts.co. We encourage you to regularly check this page to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of the website following the effective date of modifications constitutes unconditional acceptance of the new terms.