Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information S3 Maple v3 collects when you browse the site, why we collect it, how long we keep it and what rights you have under Canadian privacy law. S3 Maple v3 is an independent review site that may earn a commission from some operators, so data linked to outbound clicks is covered below as well. We do not run a casino, take deposits or process gambling payments. Gambling is for adults only: 19+ in most provinces, 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
What information we collect
We collect only what a review site needs to operate. Some data is sent automatically by your browser: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, the page that referred you and an approximate location derived from the IP address. Other data comes from you directly, such as your name, email address and message if you write to us through the contact page.
We do not ask for payment card details, bank information or government ID, and we do not collect data about your gambling activity at any operator. If you leave this site for an operator, that operator collects data under its own privacy policy and terms, which you should read before you register.
Links to operators may carry a technical identifier so the operator can attribute the visit to this site. That identifier is not meant to contain your name or email address.
How we use each type of data
| Data | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Browser and device data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed) | Keep the site secure, measure traffic and fix technical errors | Only as long as needed for these purposes |
| Cookie identifiers | Remember preferences and support analytics | Until the cookie expires or you delete it in your browser |
| Contact messages (name, email, message text) | Reply to your enquiry | While the enquiry is handled and for a reasonable period afterwards |
| Outbound click data | Understand which pages lead readers to operator sites | Kept in aggregated form where possible |
Consent and legal grounds
In Canada, consent is the main ground for handling personal information under the federal PIPEDA and the private-sector privacy laws of provinces that have their own. For basic browsing data needed to run the site, consent is generally implied by your use of it. For non-essential cookies and for messages you send us, we rely on your clear action, such as accepting a cookie choice or submitting a form.
You can withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual limits. Residents of Quebec and other provinces with their own rules may have additional rights, and we handle requests according to the law that applies to you.
Cookies and analytics
Essential cookies keep pages loading correctly and remember basic choices. Analytics cookies help us see which pages are read, how readers move between reviews and where the site has errors. We use this information to improve content, not to identify individual readers.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect how some pages display, while blocking analytics cookies does not limit access to any content.
Third-party services, such as analytics or hosting providers, may set their own cookies. Their handling of data is governed by their own policies.
Storage, retention and sharing
We keep personal information only as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected for, or as long as the law requires. When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymise it. We do not set a fixed period that fits every case, because it depends on the type of data and whether an enquiry is still open.
We do not sell personal information. We share it only with service providers who help run the site, such as hosting and analytics, and with authorities when the law requires it. Some providers may store data outside Canada, in which case we expect them to protect it to a comparable standard. Use of the site is also governed by our terms and conditions.
Your privacy rights
- Ask whether we hold personal information about you and request access to it.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Withdraw your consent to non-essential processing, such as analytics cookies, at any time.
- Ask us to delete your information where the law allows and no legal reason requires us to keep it.
- Ask how your information is handled and who it is shared with.
- Raise a complaint with us first, and then with the federal or provincial privacy authority if you are not satisfied with our answer.
How to contact us about your data
To make a request or ask a question about this policy, use the contact page and state which right you want to use. We may ask you to confirm your identity before acting, so that your information is not disclosed to someone else. We aim to respond within the time the applicable law sets.
We update this policy when our practices or the law change, so check it from time to time. If gambling is causing you concern, provincial support services and self-exclusion programs are available; see our responsible gaming page for general guidance. Gambling is restricted to adults of legal age in your province.