Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Heidi's Horse and Hound Retirement ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website heidishorseandhoundretirement.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, which provides information about sports betting in Canada.

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

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you voluntarily submit contact forms or sign up for newsletters.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
• Cookies: Information stored through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Information necessary to track affiliate referrals and commissions from third-party gambling operators.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
• To analyze Site usage through analytics tools and understand user behavior and preferences.
• To track affiliate referrals and ensure accurate commission attribution to gambling operators and partners.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send promotional emails and newsletters (only with your consent).
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and security incidents.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Cookie Policy

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and track affiliate performance. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality, security, and basic operations.
• Analytical Cookies: Track user behavior, traffic patterns, and Site performance via Google Analytics and similar services.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to third-party gambling operators to attribute commissions accurately.
• Marketing Cookies: Used by advertising partners to display targeted content across the web.

Cookie Opt-Out: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impair Site functionality. Most browsers provide instructions on how to refuse or delete cookies. You may also opt out of third-party analytics and advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools and your browser's privacy settings.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including licensed gambling operators, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners. We are an affiliate website and earn commissions from referred users who sign up with our partner operators.

Important Disclaimer: We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or services of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing your personal information. Your use of third-party sites is solely at your own risk and is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

As a user in Canada, you have certain privacy rights:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or contacting us directly.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Contact Information: Retained for as long as you wish to receive communications from us, and for legal compliance purposes.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for the duration necessary to process and verify commissions, typically 12-24 months.
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-36 months, as configured in our analytics tools.
• Legal/Compliance Data: Retained as required by Canadian federal and provincial laws, which may extend beyond termination of your use of the Site.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) or your applicable provincial privacy regulator.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026