Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 11, 2026
Last Updated: May 8, 2026

1. Overview
PreciousPetsResort.com ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws .

2. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary for the purposes described below:
CategoryExamplesCollection MethodTechnical dataIP address (anonymized after collection), browser type, device type, referring websiteAutomatic via cookiesContact information (optional)Email address (if you sign up for our newsletter or prize notification)Voluntary submission via formPrediction dataYour prediction choices at our physical stand (no names linked unless you provide them)Collected locally at eventAffiliate referral dataClick on partner link, timestamp, referral sourceVia affiliate tracking cookie
We do not collect: financial information, Social Insurance Numbers, precise geolocation, or any sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information
Under PIPEDA, we limit use to identified purposes :

  • To operate the prediction stand – Display leaderboard scores (first name or nickname only, never full name).
  • To award prizes – Contact winners using the information they voluntarily provide.
  • To improve our website – Analyze anonymized usage patterns.
  • To comply with legal obligations – Respond to lawful requests from law enforcement or regulators.

4. Consent
We obtain consent as follows:

  • Express consent: When you voluntarily provide your email address or click "Accept" on our cookie banner.
  • Implied consent: When you browse our website or participate at our physical stand without opting out of reasonable purposes (e.g., basic analytics).
  • Withdrawal of consent: You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting privacy@PreciousPetsResort.com. Withdrawal may prevent us from providing certain services (e.g., contacting prize winners).

Under CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation), we require express opt-in consent before sending you any commercial electronic messages (newsletters, promotions). Pre-checked boxes are never used .

5. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. Limited disclosure occurs only:
RecipientPurposeLegal BasisAffiliate partnersIf you click a partner link, they may receive referral data to credit us appropriately.Your action (click) constitutes consentAnalytics providersAnonymized usage data to improve site performance.Implied consent + anonymizationLegal authoritiesWhen required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.Legal obligation
All third parties are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

6. Security Safeguards
We implement physical, organizational, and technological safeguards to protect your information:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Access restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security reviews and updates
  • Anonymization of IP addresses where possible

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Retention and Deletion
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes collected:
Data TypeRetention PeriodEmail addresses (newsletter)Until unsubscribe or withdrawal of consentWinner contact information90 days after prize awarded, then deletedCookie / analytics data12 months, then anonymized or deletedAffiliate referral logs30 days, then deleted
When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or anonymized such that re-identification is not possible .

8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
You have the right to:

  • Access – Request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Challenge compliance – Question our privacy practices.
  • Withdraw consent – At any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@PreciousPetsResort.com. We will respond within 30 days. There is no fee for standard requests.

9. Breach Notification
If a privacy breach occurs that creates a real risk of significant harm (RROSH) —such as identity theft, fraud, or serious embarrassment—we will:

  • Notify affected individuals as soon as feasible
  • Report the breach to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
  • Provide details of the breach, our investigation, and steps taken to mitigate harm

We follow the OPC's guidance on timely notification .

10. Children's Privacy
Our services are directed to all ages. For users under the age of majority in their province (18 or 19), we do not knowingly collect personal information beyond what is necessary for prize notification. Parents or guardians may request deletion of their child's information by contacting us.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers
We store data on servers located in Canada. If we engage service providers outside Canada (e.g., cloud services), we ensure equivalent privacy protections through contractual clauses and due diligence.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when changes become enforceable. Material changes will be notified via website banner or email (if we have your address).

13. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
PreciousPetsResort.com
Email: privacy@PreciousPetsResort.com
You may also file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at 1-800-282-1376 or https://www.priv.gc.ca .