Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how chickenroad-official.ca (“Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with the Website.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About This Website

This Website is operated under the domain:
https://chickenroad-official.ca

We are committed to safeguarding user privacy and processing personal data in a responsible and transparent manner.

2. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Website.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Leave comments on articles or pages
  • Contact us through forms
  • Register an account, where available

This may include your name, email address, website, or other details you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse the Website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages visited and navigation behavior

This information is used to ensure Website functionality, improve performance, and enhance security.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form. We may also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent details to help prevent spam and maintain Website integrity.

Comments and related metadata may be stored to simplify moderation and improve user experience.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images or other media files to the Website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS). Media published online may allow others to extract location information if such data is included.

5. Cookies and Website Storage

Cookies are used to support essential Website features and improve usability.

Comment Cookies

If you submit a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies typically remain active for up to one year.

Login Cookies

A temporary cookie may be created when you visit the login page to confirm browser compatibility with cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is removed when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies may be set to manage authentication and display preferences:

  • Login cookies usually last two days
  • Display preference cookies may last up to one year
  • Selecting “Remember Me” extends login duration
  • Logging out removes login-related cookies

If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored. This cookie does not include personal data and expires automatically.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content from External Websites

Some pages on the Website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies.

7. How We Use Personal Information

Personal information may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Respond to messages and inquiries
  • Improve content quality and Website performance
  • Detect and prevent spam, misuse, or fraud
  • Meet legal and security obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

8. Data Sharing

We may share personal information only when necessary:

  • With service providers supporting Website operations
  • For security or fraud-prevention purposes
  • When required by law or legal process

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.

  • Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely to support moderation
  • Account information (if applicable) is retained while the account remains active

Some data may be retained longer where required for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data

These rights may be limited where data retention is required by law.

Requests can be made using the contact details provided on the Website.

11. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for adults only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals below the legal age for online gambling in their jurisdiction.

13. Spam Detection and Processing

Visitor comments and form submissions may be processed through automated spam detection and security services to protect the Website and its users.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or operational practices. The most current version will always be available on this page and becomes effective upon publication unless stated otherwise.