Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how inherwordsbookshop.ca ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using inherwordsbookshop.ca, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in the following ways:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when signing up, contacting us, or subscribing to our services.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Tracking pixels, web beacons, and other identifiers to recognize you and track your activity across our Website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, scrolls, search queries, and affiliate link activity.
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Affiliate Tracking: To track clicks on casino affiliate links and verify conversions for commission purposes.
• Website Analytics: To understand user behavior, measure Website performance, and identify usage patterns.
• Site Improvement: To optimize content, improve user experience, and enhance website functionality.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional content, and respond to your inquiries.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security breaches.

3. Cookie Policy

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data about how visitors use our Website.
• Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals and conversions from casino partner websites.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality and your ability to access certain features. You may also opt out of third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

4. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

When you click on affiliate links and visit partner casino websites, those operators collect their own data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We do not control or endorse the privacy practices of these third parties, and any information you provide to them is governed by their privacy policies, not ours.

5. Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct or update inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and operational requirements.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and certain data collection practices.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which we use it:

• Personal Contact Information: Retained for the duration of our business relationship and for up to 2 years afterward unless legal obligations require longer retention.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for up to 7 years to satisfy affiliate program requirements and audit obligations.
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years or as required by applicable laws.
• Cookie Data: Retained in accordance with cookie expiration dates or your browser settings.

When personal information is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@inherwordsbookshop.ca
Website: inherwordsbookshop.ca

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate privacy regulatory authority in your province.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes.