Pin-Up Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains the collection, processing, protection, disclosure, and destruction of personal information on this online casino and sportsbook. Use of personal data is based on the user’s consent, alongside contractual necessity and legal obligations. The document applies to all services, websites, and related online features offered to users in Canada. It describes user rights and how to exercise them in a clear and accessible way.
Privacy and Data Protection
Personal information that may be collected includes:
- Identification and verification data: name, date of birth, address, nationality, ID documents, photos, and proof of address.
- Contact details: email, phone number, preferred language.
- Account and service data: username, preferences, responsible gambling settings, self-exclusion status, limits, and support records.
- Transaction and payment data: deposits, withdrawals, payment instrument tokens, billing information, and anti-fraud signals.
- Technical data: device identifiers, IP address, browser type, operating system, app version, location signals, cookies, and similar technologies.
- Compliance data: records needed for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing checks.
Purposes of collection
- Provide and operate services, verify identity, process payments, and enable responsible gambling tools.
- Prevent fraud, ensure platform integrity, and secure accounts.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations, including AML and sanctions screening.
- Improve online features, analytics, and user experience.
Protection measures
- Encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and monitoring.
- Vendor due diligence, confidentiality obligations, and privacy-by-design practices.
- Staff training, role-based access, and regular risk assessments.
- Payment processing aligned to industry security standards such as PCI DSS.
User rights in Canada
- Access a copy of personal information, know how it is used, and obtain information about disclosure to third parties.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion where allowed by law, or object to certain processing.
- Withdraw consent for optional uses at any time, without affecting earlier lawful processing.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or relevant provincial authorities.
Retention and destruction
- Personal information is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law.
- Records tied to financial transactions and compliance may be retained for up to seven years.
- Data is securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required.
Compliance
- Processing follows Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and applicable provincial statutes, CASL for commercial messages, and anti-money laundering laws.
Use of Collected Information
Personal information is used for lawful purposes and processed transparently:
- Account set-up and administration, identity verification, and age checks.
- Processing deposits, withdrawals, and refunds through payment service providers.
- Customer support, dispute resolution, and service notices.
- Responsible gambling features, limit management, and self-exclusion.
- Security, fraud prevention, risk management, and incident response.
- Analytics to maintain and improve online services and user experience.
- Personalization of content and settings.
- Marketing communications based on consent and CASL requirements, including the option to opt out at any time.
- Legal and regulatory compliance, including reporting to competent authorities where required.
Access to Information
How to access, update, or delete data
- Users may submit a privacy request through account settings or Support.
- Reasonable identity verification is required to protect accounts.
- A response is provided within a reasonable period, normally within 30 days under Canadian law.
Corrections and deletions
- Inaccurate information will be corrected upon request.
- Deletion requests are honoured when allowed by law and when retention is not required for legal, accounting, security, or dispute purposes.
- Some data must be retained for AML, audit, tax, or regulatory obligations.
Security checks and payment processing
- By using Pin-Up, users consent to security checks designed to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
- Payment details may be processed by payment providers and financial institutions under their own security programs and privacy policies.
Protection of Children’s Privacy
- Services are intended for adults aged 18 and older.
- Age cannot be verified without documents. Evidence of age may be requested during verification, payments, or risk checks.
- If a minor’s personal information is discovered, it will be deleted upon verified parental or guardian request, the account will be closed, and access will be blocked.
International Data Transfers
- Personal information may be stored or processed in other countries where service providers operate.
- Using the site constitutes consent to those transfers.
- Contractual and organisational safeguards are used to ensure a level of confidentiality and protection comparable to Canadian standards.
- Vendors are required to handle information only for the specified purposes and to maintain appropriate security measures.
Legal Disclaimer
- A legal disclaimer may limit, interpret, or otherwise affect how certain rules apply in specific situations.
- The disclaimer applies once the user accepts this Privacy Policy by signature, acceptance through the site, or other means of accession.
- Nothing in this policy limits rights that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
- If any part of this policy is found unenforceable, the remainder continues to apply as permitted by law.
Use of Cookies
Definition and purpose
- Cookies are small text files stored on a device to remember preferences and improve online services.
How cookies are used
- Essential operation and security.
- Statistics and analytics on site performance.
- Behaviour analysis to understand service usage and detect issues.
- Personalization of content and settings.
Retention
- Non-essential cookies are generally retained for up to 1 year, subject to earlier deletion by the user.
Control
- Users can manage cookies through browser settings and the site’s consent tools. Blocking some cookies may affect functionality.
Acceptance of Privacy Policy
- Using Pin-Up means full acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any updates posted on the site.
- If versions differ, the most recent version available on the site prevails.
- Continued use of services after changes take effect indicates agreement to the revised document.
Third-Party Privacy Practices
- Personal information may be shared when required by law, to manage disputes, to enforce agreements, to process payments, or to operate services through vendors.
- Third parties engaged for these purposes are listed on the site where applicable. If not listed, users will be informed of the purpose and scope before sharing whenever feasible.
- Providing information for a specific feature or service indicates consent to share it for that purpose.
- Third parties are required to protect confidentiality and use information only as instructed.
Links to Other Websites
- The site may contain links to external websites that have their own privacy policies.
- The operator is not responsible for how external websites collect, use, or protect information.
- Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing any personal data.
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