Last updated: April 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use the Service and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words in which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our” in this Agreement) refers to JoinTheGame.ca, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Country refers to Canada (province of Alberta).
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third‑party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analysing how the Service is used.
- Third‑party Social Media Service refers to any website or social‑network website through which a user can log in or create an account to use the Service.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- Website refers to JoinTheGame.ca, accessible from https://www.jointhegame.ca/
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service and may include information such as your Device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. When you access the Service by or through a mobile device, we may collect additional information automatically (e.g., device type, OS, unique device ID, mobile IP).
SMS Notifications
When you schedule or join a game on JoinTheGame.ca, you may receive SMS notifications related to game confirmations, cancellations and important updates. These messages are transactional and required to provide our Service. You can manage SMS preferences in your account settings or reply STOP to opt out. Message and data rates may apply.
Information from Third‑Party Social Media Services
The Company allows you to create an account and log in to use the Service through Google, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you choose to do so, we may collect Personal Data already associated with your third‑party account (such as name, email, contacts) in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies (web beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies can be Session Cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or Persistent Cookies (remain on your device until deleted). You can instruct your browser to refuse Cookies; however, some features of the Service may not function properly.
- Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session) – enable core functionality and prevent fraudulent use
- Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent) – record cookie‑consent preferences
- Functionality Cookies (Persistent) – remember choices such as login details or language
For more information, please review our separate Cookies Policy.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data to:
- Provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring usage
- Manage your Account and registered‑user features
- Perform and enforce contracts for products or services you request
- Contact you via email, telephone, SMS or push notifications about updates or security alerts
- Provide news, offers and information about events or services similar to those you have enquired about (unless you opt out)
- Attend and manage your requests to us
- Evaluate or conduct mergers, acquisitions or asset sales
- Perform data analysis, usage‑trend identification and Service improvement
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share Personal Data:
- With Service Providers who assist in Service operation and analytics
- For business transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition)
- With affiliates under common control (all bound by this Policy)
- With business partners offering integrated promotions or services
- With other users in public areas of the Service (e.g., game rosters)
- With your consent or as required by law
Retention of Your Personal Data
Personal Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is retained for a shorter period unless required for security or functionality‑improvement purposes.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be processed on servers located outside Alberta (e.g., trusted Canadian or international cloud providers). We ensure appropriate safeguards so your data remains protected under Canadian privacy standards.
Delete Your Personal Data
You may delete certain information in your account settings or request deletion/correction by emailing admin@jointhegame.ca. We may retain data where legally required or to resolve disputes.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may disclose Personal Data:
- For business transactions (with prior notice)
- To law enforcement or public authorities when legally obliged
- To protect rights, safety or prevent wrongdoing
Security of Your Personal Data
We use commercially acceptable measures (e.g., encryption‑in‑transit, access controls) to protect Personal Data. No method of transmission or storage is 100 % secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents may contact admin@jointhegame.ca to remove a child’s information.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third‑party sites not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, third‑party content or practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the new Policy on this page and, if changes are material, notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Changes become effective when posted.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
- Email: admin@jointhegame.ca