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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2026. This policy explains how VancouverBay collects, uses, and protects information when you use our free social gaming platform.

1. Who We Are

VancouverBay (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the free social gaming platform available at this domain. Our registered address is 1850 Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6R 1E8, Canada. You can contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +1 (604) 273-9154.

2. What Data We Collect

VancouverBay is designed to be used without creating an account. We collect:

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is collected in server logs and used only to ensure the platform operates correctly.
  • Local storage data: We store two flags in your browser's local storage — one to record your age confirmation and one to record your cookie consent. These values never leave your device and are not transmitted to our servers.
  • Contact data: If you send us an email, we will store that email and its contents for as long as necessary to respond to and resolve your query.

We do not collect payment information. VancouverBay is free to use and involves no financial transactions of any kind.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data described above solely to:

  • Operate and maintain the platform (server logs and technical monitoring);
  • Remember your age confirmation so you do not see the age gate on every visit;
  • Remember your cookie consent decision;
  • Respond to enquiries submitted by email or phone.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or marketing. We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties except as described in Section 5.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA)

We process personal data in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Our legal basis is:

  • Consent — for analytics cookies and functionality cookies, collected when you accept the cookie banner;
  • Legitimate interest — for server log data necessary to operate the platform securely;
  • Contractual necessity — for handling email enquiries at your request.

5. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements;
  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by applicable Canadian law.

We do not share data with advertisers, data brokers, or social media platforms.

6. Cookies

For full details on how we use cookies, please read our Cookies Policy. In summary: we use only essential cookies and, with your consent, limited analytics cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days and then automatically deleted. Email correspondence is retained for up to 24 months after the matter is resolved. Local storage data exists only in your browser and is cleared when you clear your browser data.

8. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
  • Request deletion of personal information, where no legal obligation requires us to retain it;
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Security

We use industry-standard HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. Access to server infrastructure is restricted to authorised personnel. We conduct regular security reviews. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

VancouverBay is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of VancouverBay after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions: [email protected] · 1850 Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6R 1E8, Canada · +1 (604) 273-9154.