Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Atelier Chum ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates atelierchum.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using atelierchum.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
- Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date stamps, and referral sources.
- Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including clicks, scrolling behavior, features accessed, and content preferences.
- Device Information: Device identifiers, mobile device information, and location data (if permitted by you).
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and engagement metrics through analytics platforms.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners and promotional activities.
- To improve, optimize, and enhance the Site's functionality, design, and user experience.
- To send you promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent, where required).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
- To personalize your experience and deliver targeted content relevant to your interests.
3. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and navigation.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casinos and measure campaign performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting, personalization, and promotional purposes.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by advertising networks and analytics providers.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality. You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC).
4. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites, including online casino operators, gambling affiliates, and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information or engaging with their services.
Any interactions with linked casinos and affiliates are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service, not this Privacy Policy. We do not control how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Canadian Privacy Rights: Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
- Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with your provincial privacy commissioner if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
U.S. Residents: If you are a U.S. resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other state privacy laws.
EU/UK Residents: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
6. 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. Specifically:
- Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal compliance.
- Marketing communication data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
- Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements.
- Information may be retained longer if required by applicable laws or for legal dispute resolution.
If you request deletion of your personal information, we will remove it within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Atelier Chum
Email: [email protected]
Website: atelierchum.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable privacy legislation.
Privacy Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the revised policy on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.