Last updated: May 2026 — Marcus Tremblay, Thecandlechef

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: thecandlechef.com

Responsible Party: Marcus Tremblay

This Privacy Policy describes how thecandlechef.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our website. By using thecandlechef.com, you agree to the practices described in this document. This policy applies to all users, including residents of Canada, the European Union, and the State of California.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit thecandlechef.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Non-personal technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Usage data: Clickstream data, search queries entered within the site, and interaction patterns with our casino review content.
• Voluntarily submitted data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Cookie data: Data stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described further below.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government identification numbers, or health information.

2. How We Use Your Information

thecandlechef.com uses collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of our website.
• To analyze user behavior and optimize the presentation of our Canadian online casino reviews.
• To respond to inquiries submitted directly to our team.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or technical issues.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

thecandlechef.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behavior and measure site performance.
• Advertising and affiliate cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate link clicks related to our casino partner recommendations.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of thecandlechef.com.

4. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We use third-party services to help us understand how visitors interact with thecandlechef.com. These may include analytics platforms such as Google Analytics. These services collect anonymized data and operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party tools we utilize.

thecandlechef.com contains affiliate links to external online casino operators. When you click these links, third-party operators may set their own cookies and collect data subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of linked third-party websites.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website features reviews and links to external Canadian online casino platforms. thecandlechef.com does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We strongly advise users to read the privacy policy of every external site they visit.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure: Request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing.
• CCPA rights (California residents): You have the right to know what personal data is collected, to opt out of data sales, and to request deletion.
• GDPR rights (EU residents): You have the right to data portability, restriction of processing, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Data Retention

thecandlechef.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Voluntarily submitted contact information is deleted once your inquiry has been resolved.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

thecandlechef.com is intended for adults aged 19 and older in accordance with Canadian provincial gambling regulations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 19. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to our site, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of thecandlechef.com following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Name: Marcus Tremblay
• Website: thecandlechef.com
• Email: [email protected]

Marcus Tremblay is the designated privacy contact for thecandlechef.com and will respond to all legitimate privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.