Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Backcountry Junkie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at backcountryjunkie.ca (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you voluntarily submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referral sources.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and track affiliate activity.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and content engagement.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and user experience optimization
- Responding to inquiries and customer support
- Sending promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- Fraud detection and security purposes
- Compliance with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to help us understand Site usage.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and track commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized advertising and content recommendations.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool at the bottom of the Site. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of linked sites and assume no liability for their operations.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Opt-out of cookies and tracking technologies
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate privacy authority
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.
- User Account Data: Retained until account deletion or inactivity period expires
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 24 months
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for up to 3 years for audit and reconciliation purposes
- Email Lists: Retained until unsubscribe or account termination
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Backcountry Junkie
Email: privacy@backcountryjunkie.ca
Website: backcountryjunkie.ca
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
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