This Cookie Policy describes the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies when a user accesses or interacts with the Playground Poker Club & Casino website. The document outlines the categories of cookies deployed, the purposes for which they are used, and the options available for managing or withdrawing consent. This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about the collection, use, and protection of personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By continuing to use the website after being presented with the cookie consent notice, a user acknowledges having read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, such consent is requested explicitly before those cookies are set.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on a device by a website when it is visited. They allow the website to recognize the device on subsequent visits, store certain preferences, and collect information about how the site is used. Cookies may be set directly by Playground Poker Club & Casino (first-party cookies) or by third-party services used to support website operations (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies, such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage objects, may also be used for comparable purposes. References to cookies in this Cookie Policy include these related technologies unless otherwise indicated.
2. Categories of Cookies Used
Cookies used on the website fall into the following functional categories. The table below summarizes each category, its main purpose, and whether it can be disabled through the on-site consent tool.
| Category | Purpose | Can Be Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function. Includes session management, security, and fraud prevention. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes. | No |
| Functional | Store preferences such as language settings and display options to support a more tailored experience on return visits. | Yes |
| Analytics | Collect aggregated data about website use, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths, to measure and improve site performance. | Yes |
| Advertising and Marketing | Used to track referrals from affiliate partners and, where applicable, to deliver content relevant to user interests. May involve data sharing with third-party advertising networks. | Yes |
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically when the website is accessed and cannot be disabled through the consent tool, as they are essential for the site to operate securely and correctly. All other cookie categories require user consent before being activated.
3. How Consent Is Obtained
When the website is visited for the first time, a cookie consent notice is displayed. This notice offers the following options:
- Accept all cookies, including analytics, functional, and advertising categories.
- Accept only strictly necessary cookies.
- Customize preferences by enabling or disabling individual cookie categories.
The selected option is recorded and stored so that the consent request is not repeated on every subsequent visit. Cookie preferences may be revisited and changed at any time by using the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of the website.
Withdrawing consent for a particular category prevents cookies in that category from being set going forward. It does not remove cookies already placed on the device during the current or previous sessions. To delete existing cookies, the user must clear them through the browser settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Data Sharing
Some cookies on the website are set by third-party providers, including analytics platforms and advertising networks. These providers may collect information about browsing activity on the Playground Poker Club & Casino website and, in some cases, across other websites.
Playground Poker Club & Casino does not control how third-party providers use their own cookies. Users are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services that they interact with through the website.
Personal data collected through cookies is not sold to third parties. Where data derived from cookies is shared with third-party suppliers for the purpose of delivering services or supporting website operations, such sharing is governed by data processing agreements requiring those parties to handle the data in accordance with applicable law.
5. Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings
In addition to the on-site consent tool, cookies can be controlled and deleted through browser settings. The following browsers provide dedicated cookie management options:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Site Settings
Disabling certain cookies through the browser may affect the functionality of the website. Strictly necessary cookies are required for core operations, and their removal may prevent the use of certain features.
6. Data Retention
Cookies set by Playground Poker Club & Casino are retained for varying periods depending on their category and purpose. Session cookies expire when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period and then expire automatically. The specific retention period for each cookie type is determined by its function and the requirements of the service it supports.
Where cookie-derived data is associated with a user account or constitutes personal information under PIPEDA, it is retained in accordance with the data retention provisions set out in the Privacy Policy. Data is deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.
7. User Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law
Under PIPEDA, individuals have the right to know what personal information is held about them, including information collected through cookies where it can be linked to an identifiable individual. An individual may request access to this information, request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete, and request deletion where retention is no longer justified.
Requests must be submitted in writing and are responded to within 30 days of receipt. Where a request cannot be fulfilled, a written explanation of the reasons is provided.
For individuals located in Quebec, additional rights under provincial privacy legislation may apply, including rights related to data portability and automated decision-making. Such requests are handled in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
8. Age Restriction
The website and associated data practices, including the use of cookies, are directed at adults who have reached the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. Personal information from individuals under the age of 18 or below the legal gambling age applicable in their province or territory is not knowingly collected.
If there is reason to believe that a minor has accessed the website and provided personal information, the company should be contacted so that appropriate measures can be taken, which may include deletion of such data.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices, applicable law, or the technologies used on the website. When material changes are made, the effective date of this document is updated and, where appropriate, users are informed through the website. Users are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy from time to time to remain informed about the use of cookies.
10. Contact Information
Questions about this Cookie Policy or requests to exercise privacy rights in relation to cookie-derived data may be submitted through the official contact channels listed on the Playground Poker Club & Casino website. All inquiries are handled within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days from the date of receipt.