Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Melanie Rocan ("we," "us," or "our") operates melanierocan.com, a sports betting affiliate website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit melanierocan.com:
- Contact Information: Your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
- IP Address: Automatically collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention purposes.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to improve your browsing experience (see our Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, browser type, device information, and general geographic location.
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 19 (or the legal gambling age in your province or territory).
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website and measure content performance.
- Affiliate Tracking: Attribute referrals to third-party sportsbooks and betting operators, which is how we earn commissions.
- Site Improvement: Enhance our content, layout, and user experience based on visitor behavior.
- Communication: Respond to your inquiries and send newsletters you have opted into.
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click links to betting operators so referrals can be attributed to us.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
Opt-Out Options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and affiliate link tracking.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casinos, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be directed to websites operated by external companies. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or data handling of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any operator you visit before providing personal information or creating an account.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Canada (PIPEDA): The right to access your personal information, request corrections, and withdraw consent for collection or use (subject to legal restrictions).
- European Union/United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR): The rights of access, rectification, erasure, data portability, restriction of processing, and objection to processing.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA): The right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of sale or sharing, and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Analytics and cookie data are typically retained for up to 26 months, after which they are anonymized or deleted. Contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@melanierocan.com
Website: melanierocan.com
Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) or your provincial problem gambling helpline.