Privacy Policy

How we protect and honor your sacred information

Last Updated: January 8, 2024

Introduction

Aurora Lotto Beacon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our lottery platform services. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect personal information including your full name, email address, date of birth, residential address, phone number, and government-issued identification details. This information is required to verify your age, comply with gaming regulations, and process transactions securely.

Financial Information

We collect payment information when you fund your account or withdraw winnings. This includes credit card details, bank account information, and transaction history. All financial data is processed through encrypted, PCI-DSS compliant payment processors and is never stored directly on our servers.

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interactions with our platform, including lottery tickets purchased, games played, session duration, device information, IP address, browser type, and operating system. This data helps us improve our services and ensure platform security.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide lottery services, verify your identity and age, process transactions, communicate important updates, detect and prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, and improve our platform. Your gaming activity data helps us identify responsible gaming concerns and provide appropriate support resources when needed.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Provincial lottery corporations and gaming authorities as required by law
  • Payment processors and financial institutions to complete transactions
  • Service providers who assist in platform operations under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Law enforcement agencies when legally required or to prevent illegal activity
  • Professional advisors including lawyers and accountants as necessary

Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission, encrypted database storage, regular security audits and penetration testing, multi-factor authentication options, and strict access controls limiting employee access to personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information we hold
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Withdraw consent for certain data uses
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, contact our privacy officer at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, analyze platform usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account closure, we retain certain information for up to seven years to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet regulatory requirements. Financial transaction records are retained according to Canadian tax and gaming regulations.

Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly for individuals 19 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 19. If we discover that someone under 19 has provided personal information, we immediately delete that information and close the associated account. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of our services after changes are implemented constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Aurora Lotto Beacon - Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-AURORA-1
Mailing Address: [Corporate Address]
Response Time: Within 30 business days