Privacy Policy
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Last updated: October 23 2025
Thank you for using Sidewalk Bingo (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We care about your privacy and do our best to keep your personal info safe and handled responsibly.
This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can reach us if you ever have questions.
We follow Canada’s PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), which sets out how personal information should be handled by websites like ours.
1. What We Collect (and Why)
We only collect what’s needed to make the site work and improve your experience. That includes:
a. Account Info
When you sign up, we ask for:
- Your email address
- A password (which is securely hashed — we can’t see it)
b. Your Bingo Stuff
When you create games, we save:
- Your custom bingo game names and options
- Any other settings you choose
This lets you come back later and see or edit your games.
c. Site and Technical Info
Like most sites, we collect a bit of info automatically, such as:
- Your browser, device type, and operating system
- IP address (for security and analytics)
- Which pages you visit and how long you stay
d. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Help us understand how the site’s being used
You can turn off cookies in your browser if you prefer - just note that some features might not work as expected.
2. How We Use Your Info
We use your info to:
- Let you log in and manage your account
- Save and load your bingo games
- Keep the site running smoothly and securely
- Improve the site and add new features
- Send you account-related emails (like password resets)
We never sell or rent your personal information to anyone. Ever.
3. Consent
By signing up or using the site, you’re giving us permission to collect and use your info as described here.
You can withdraw your consent anytime - though if you do, we might not be able to keep your account active or save your games.
4. Sharing Information
We don’t share your personal info except when:
- It’s needed to run the site (for example, our hosting or email provider), or
- We’re required to by law, or
- It’s necessary to protect the security of our site or users
Any third-party service we use (like hosting or analytics) is required to keep your data safe and use it only for the purpose we ask them to.
5. Keeping Your Data Safe
We take security seriously.
Passwords are encrypted, the site runs over HTTPS, and we use reasonable technical measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Still, no system is perfect - the internet isn’t risk-free - so please use a strong password and keep it private.
6. Accessing or Deleting Your Info
You can ask to:
- See what personal info we have about you
- Correct or update your info
- Delete your account and all your data
Just send an email to info@sidewalkbingo.com and we’ll take care of it within a reasonable time (as required by PIPEDA).
7. How Long We Keep Info
We only keep your personal info as long as needed to run your account or as required by law.
If you delete your account, we remove your personal data from our systems.
8. Kids’ Privacy
Our site isn’t meant for kids under 13.
We don’t knowingly collect personal info from anyone under that age - if we accidentally do, we’ll delete it right away.
9. Data Outside Canada
Some of our service providers might store or process data outside of Canada (for example, in the U.S.).
If that happens, your info could be subject to the laws of that country - but we make sure those providers follow strict privacy and security standards.
10. Updates to This Policy
We might update this policy from time to time (for example, if we add new features).
When that happens, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top. If there’s a big change, we’ll make it clear on the site.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or requests about your personal information, please contact us at info@sidewalkbingo.com.