Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Welcome to toskanfoundation.org (the "Site"), an informational affiliate website covering Mastercard casinos in Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy laws including Quebec's Law 25. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with the Site:
- Contact information: your name and email address, if you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via a contact form or newsletter signup).
- Technical data: your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and approximate location derived from your IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers stored on your device as described in Section 3.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs, and other interaction data.
We do not collect payment card details, and we do not offer gambling services ourselves.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use the Site, measure traffic, and identify popular content.
- Affiliate tracking: to attribute clicks and referrals to third-party casino operators, which allows us to earn commissions at no additional cost to you.
- Site improvement: to diagnose technical issues, improve content, and enhance user experience.
- Communications: to respond to your inquiries if you contact us.
- Legal compliance: to meet applicable legal, regulatory, or law enforcement requirements.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- Essential cookies: required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: used to collect aggregated usage statistics (e.g., via web analytics tools).
- Affiliate/marketing cookies: used to track referrals to partner casino sites so we can receive credit for clicks and sign-ups.
Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. You may also use available opt-out tools provided by analytics and advertising platforms. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. These links are provided for informational purposes. We do not own, operate, or control these third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices. Any personal information you provide to a third-party website is governed by that site's own privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any casino or third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activity. Please gamble responsibly and only where it is legal for you to do so.
5. Your Rights
Canada (PIPEDA / provincial laws): You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, withdraw consent to our use of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions), and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy authority. Quebec residents have additional rights under Law 25, including the right to data portability and to be informed of automated decision-making.
EU/UK (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal bases for processing include consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.
California (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, to correct inaccurate information, to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, or to resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Usage and analytics data is generally retained in aggregated or anonymized form. When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: privacy@toskanfoundation.org
Website: toskanfoundation.org
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.