Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Dr. Cathy Martin ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates drcathymartin.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which focuses on reviewing and recommending online casinos for Canadian players.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using drcathymartin.com, 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 Data: Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: How you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and features accessed.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve and optimize Site functionality and user experience.
- To conduct analytics and understand how visitors use our Site.
- To track affiliate commissions and referrals to partner casinos.
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
- To respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.
3. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve Site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may refuse or delete cookies; however, this may limit your ability to use certain Site features. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or affiliate site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.
5. Your Rights
As a Canadian resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information 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, or as required by Canadian law. Typically, we retain:
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data: As required for commission verification and accounting purposes (minimum 2 years).
- Legal and security data: As required by applicable laws.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@drcathymartin.com
Website: drcathymartin.com
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent notice on our Site.