Last updated: June 2026 — Alyssa Burkholder, Blackoutday

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: blackoutday.ca

Responsible Party: Alyssa Burkholder

This Privacy Policy describes how Blackoutday, operated at blackoutday.ca, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using blackoutday.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of blackoutday.ca immediately.

1. Information We Collect

Blackoutday may collect two categories of information from users who visit blackoutday.ca:

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to your name, email address, and any information submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscription requests.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifiable data when you visit blackoutday.ca, including:

2. How We Use Your Information

Blackoutday uses the information collected through blackoutday.ca for the following purposes:

Blackoutday does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Blackoutday.ca uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and understand how users interact with our content.

The types of cookies used on blackoutday.ca include:

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on blackoutday.ca.

4. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

Blackoutday.ca publishes reviews and recommendations related to online casinos and gambling platforms operating in Canada. Our website contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators, software providers, and affiliate partners. Blackoutday is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party website. We strongly encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit through links found on blackoutday.ca.

Blackoutday may earn commission through affiliate partnerships when users click links published on blackoutday.ca. These partnerships do not affect the integrity of our reviews or editorial content.

5. Analytics Services

Blackoutday.ca may use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze web traffic. These services may collect information about your use of blackoutday.ca using cookies and similar technologies. Data collected is anonymized where possible and used solely for the purpose of improving site performance and user experience.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may hold certain rights regarding your personal data. Users interacting with blackoutday.ca may be entitled to:

Canadian users are protected under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Users visiting from the European Union may exercise rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

7. Data Retention and Security

Blackoutday retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect information collected through blackoutday.ca against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Children's Privacy

Blackoutday.ca is intended exclusively for adults of legal gambling age in their respective province or territory. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 19. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through blackoutday.ca, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Blackoutday reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page at blackoutday.ca with a revised effective date. Continued use of blackoutday.ca following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible party directly:

Alyssa Burkholder is the designated privacy contact for Blackoutday and will respond to all privacy-related inquiries in a timely manner in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation.