Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Dowling's Groundworks ("we," "our," or "us") operates the dowlingsgroundworks.ca website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our sports betting affiliate content and recommendations.
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, phone number, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our content.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers to understand how you access our website.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to track your activity on our website and affiliate links you click.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and engagement metrics to improve our content and services.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To track affiliate commissions and referrals to sports betting and casino operators.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
- To send you promotional content, updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or technical issues.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve our website (Google Analytics, similar services).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to affiliate partners for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may control or opt-out of cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including sports betting operators, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law and applicable provincial legislation (including PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Withdraw consent to collection, use, or disclosure of your information.
- Opt-out of marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant provincial privacy commissioner.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics and tracking data are typically retained for 12-24 months. Email lists are maintained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: dowlingsgroundworks.ca
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable privacy legislation.