Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

IdleGaming ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website located at https://idlegaming.net. We are committed to protecting the personal information of our users in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian provincial privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it or when it is automatically collected as part of your use of the site.

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address when you use our contact form
• The content of messages submitted through our contact form
• Newsletter subscription email addresses

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or search query
• Quiz responses (stored locally in your browser via localStorage; not transmitted to our servers)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and messages submitted via our contact form
• To send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed (with your consent)
• To analyse website traffic and improve the quality of our content
• To detect and prevent technical issues, spam, or misuse
• To comply with our legal obligations under applicable Canadian law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We do not monetise user data in any way.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality such as your cookie consent preference
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our website (only active with your consent)
• localStorage: Used within your browser to save quiz progress and recently viewed content — this data never leaves your device

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner or your browser's settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., website hosting, email delivery). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to provide services to us.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred. We would notify users prior to any such transfer.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymised form.

7. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent to our use of your data at any time
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 calendar days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using best practices to protect your data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 505 Lock St W, Dunnville, ON N1A 1V8, Canada
• Phone: +1 519-994-8674